Piedmont Water Supply Intake Dam
Piedmont Water Supply Intake Dam is a gravity dam located in Garrett County, Maryland, built in 1911. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Piedmont Water Supply Intake Dam
The primary purpose of Piedmont Water Supply Intake Dam 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 Town Of Piedmont, Wv (local government). It impounds the Savage River near Bloomington.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 118 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 120 square miles. Completed in 1911, the structure is over a century 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 09/28/2021.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Garrett |
| Nearest City | Bloomington |
| River/Stream | Savage River |
| Coordinates | 39.50083, -79.11465 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 118 ft |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 120 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Town of Piedmont, Wv |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/28/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00392 |
| Federal ID | MD00392 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |