North Creek Dam
Key Takeaway
North Creek Dam is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 57.8% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 380 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1977 |
| NID ID | MD00117 |
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
Montgomery Village Foundation, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of North Creek Dam?
North Creek 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 North Creek Dam?
North Creek Dam is owned by Montgomery Village Foundation, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was North Creek Dam built?
North Creek Dam was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 North Creek Dam?
North Creek Dam serves the following purposes: 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 North Creek Dam?
North Creek Dam has a dam height of 24 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 North Creek Dam last inspected?
North Creek Dam was last inspected on May 31, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.