Industrial Dam (Blue Bridge)
Key Takeaway
Industrial Dam (Blue Bridge) is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 84.9% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 315 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 628 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 83,500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1954 |
| NID ID | MD00128 |
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
City of Cumberland
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Industrial Dam (Blue Bridge)?
Industrial Dam (Blue Bridge) 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 Industrial Dam (Blue Bridge)?
Industrial Dam (Blue Bridge) is owned by City of Cumberland (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Industrial Dam (Blue Bridge) built?
Industrial Dam (Blue Bridge) was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Industrial Dam (Blue Bridge)?
Industrial Dam (Blue Bridge) serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Industrial Dam (Blue Bridge)?
Industrial Dam (Blue Bridge) has a dam height of 40 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 Industrial Dam (Blue Bridge) last inspected?
Industrial Dam (Blue Bridge) was last inspected on February 15, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.