Ppg Rubble Dam

Ppg Rubble Dam is a masonry dam located in Allegany County, Maryland, built in 1950. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Ppg Rubble Dam

The primary purpose of Ppg Rubble 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 Allegany County (local government). It impounds the Potomac River near North Branch.

The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 877 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.

The most recent inspection on record was 11/03/2010. That was over 15 years ago.

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Undetermined Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMaryland
CountyAllegany
Nearest CityNorth Branch
River/StreamPotomac River
Coordinates39.58020, -78.74510

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length200 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage67 acre-ft
Max Storage67 acre-ft
Normal Storage67 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area877 sq mi
Max Discharge10,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerAllegany County
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Last Inspection11/03/2010
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMD00425
Federal IDMD00425
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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