Industrial Dam (blue Bridge)
Industrial Dam (blue Bridge) is a gravity dam located in Allegany County, Maryland, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Industrial Dam (blue Bridge)
The primary purpose of Industrial Dam (blue Bridge) is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Cumberland (local government). It impounds the Potomac River (north Branch) near Cumberland.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 315 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 46 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,467 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 628 square miles. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 02/15/2019.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Allegany |
| Nearest City | Cumberland |
| River/Stream | Potomac River (north Branch) |
| Coordinates | 39.64860, -78.76610 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 315 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,467 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,467 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 628 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 83,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Cumberland |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 02/15/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00128 |
| Federal ID | MD00128 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |