Hagerstown Municipal Pwr Plant Dam
Key Takeaway
Hagerstown Municipal Pwr Plant Dam is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 4.6% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 176 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 775 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2015 |
| NID ID | MD00264 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Partners Marketing LLP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hagerstown Municipal Pwr Plant Dam?
Hagerstown Municipal Pwr Plant Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Hagerstown Municipal Pwr Plant Dam?
Hagerstown Municipal Pwr Plant Dam is owned by Partners Marketing LLP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hagerstown Municipal Pwr Plant Dam built?
Hagerstown Municipal Pwr Plant Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Hagerstown Municipal Pwr Plant Dam?
Hagerstown Municipal Pwr Plant Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hagerstown Municipal Pwr Plant Dam?
Hagerstown Municipal Pwr Plant Dam has a dam height of 10 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Hagerstown Municipal Pwr Plant Dam last inspected?
Hagerstown Municipal Pwr Plant Dam was last inspected on May 29, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.