Tuckahoe State Park Dam (Crouse Mill Road)
Key Takeaway
Tuckahoe State Park Dam (Crouse Mill Road) is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 16.8% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| Dam Type | Arch |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 86 acres |
| Drainage Area | 100 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | MD00149 |
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-Eastern
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Tuckahoe State Park Dam (Crouse Mill Road)?
Tuckahoe State Park Dam (Crouse Mill Road) 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 Tuckahoe State Park Dam (Crouse Mill Road)?
Tuckahoe State Park Dam (Crouse Mill Road) is owned by MD DNR-Public Lands, Engineering & Constr-Eastern (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tuckahoe State Park Dam (Crouse Mill Road) built?
Tuckahoe State Park Dam (Crouse Mill Road) was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Tuckahoe State Park Dam (Crouse Mill Road)?
Tuckahoe State Park Dam (Crouse Mill Road) 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 Tuckahoe State Park Dam (Crouse Mill Road)?
Tuckahoe State Park Dam (Crouse Mill Road) has a dam height of 14 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 Tuckahoe State Park Dam (Crouse Mill Road) last inspected?
Tuckahoe State Park Dam (Crouse Mill Road) was last inspected on March 7, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.