Midland-gilmore Reservoir

Midland-gilmore Reservoir is an earth dam located in Allegany County, Maryland, built in 1903. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMaryland
CountyAllegany
Nearest CityCharlestown
River/StreamElk Lick Run
Coordinates39.57552, -78.93880

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length229 ft
Year Completed1903 (123 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage16 acre-ft
Max Storage16 acre-ft
Normal Storage15 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge135 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerLonaconing Water Co
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/19/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMD00290
Federal IDMD00290
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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