New Germany State Park Dam
Key Takeaway
New Germany State Park Dam is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 10.3% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 164 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 380 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| NID ID | MD00102 |
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
MD DNR-Public Lands, Engineering & Constr-Western
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of New Germany State Park Dam?
New Germany State Park 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 New Germany State Park Dam?
New Germany State Park Dam is owned by MD DNR-Public Lands, Engineering & Constr-Western (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was New Germany State Park Dam built?
New Germany State Park Dam was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 New Germany State Park Dam?
New Germany State Park Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is New Germany State Park Dam?
New Germany State Park Dam has a dam height of 12 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 New Germany State Park Dam last inspected?
New Germany State Park Dam was last inspected on September 30, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.