Little Deer Creek Site 2a (Mcknight/Rutledge)
Key Takeaway
Little Deer Creek Site 2a (Mcknight/Rutledge) is classified as significant hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is water supply. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 44 ft (taller than 88.2% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 523 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,890 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1962 |
| NID ID | MD00035 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Ann Hanes McKnight Dryden
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Little Deer Creek Site 2a (Mcknight/Rutledge)?
Little Deer Creek Site 2a (Mcknight/Rutledge) is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Little Deer Creek Site 2a (Mcknight/Rutledge)?
Little Deer Creek Site 2a (Mcknight/Rutledge) is owned by Ann Hanes McKnight Dryden (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Deer Creek Site 2a (Mcknight/Rutledge) built?
Little Deer Creek Site 2a (Mcknight/Rutledge) was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Little Deer Creek Site 2a (Mcknight/Rutledge)?
Little Deer Creek Site 2a (Mcknight/Rutledge) serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Recreation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Little Deer Creek Site 2a (Mcknight/Rutledge)?
Little Deer Creek Site 2a (Mcknight/Rutledge) has a dam height of 44 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 Little Deer Creek Site 2a (Mcknight/Rutledge) last inspected?
Little Deer Creek Site 2a (Mcknight/Rutledge) was last inspected on November 18, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.