Little Youghiogheny Site 6 (Broadford)
Key Takeaway
Little Youghiogheny Site 6 (Broadford) is classified as high hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 46 ft (taller than 90.6% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 1,160 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 138 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 17,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1971 |
| NID ID | MD00036 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Town of Oakland
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Little Youghiogheny Site 6 (Broadford)?
Little Youghiogheny Site 6 (Broadford) is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Little Youghiogheny Site 6 (Broadford)?
Little Youghiogheny Site 6 (Broadford) is owned by Town of Oakland (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Youghiogheny Site 6 (Broadford) built?
Little Youghiogheny Site 6 (Broadford) was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Youghiogheny Site 6 (Broadford)?
Little Youghiogheny Site 6 (Broadford) serves the following purposes: 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 Youghiogheny Site 6 (Broadford)?
Little Youghiogheny Site 6 (Broadford) has a dam height of 46 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 Youghiogheny Site 6 (Broadford) last inspected?
Little Youghiogheny Site 6 (Broadford) was last inspected on May 11, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.