Lake Louise
Lake Louise is a rockfill dam located in Garrett County, Maryland, built in 1930. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lake Louise
The primary purpose of Lake Louise is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by East Huntingdon Corporation (private). It impounds the Puzzley Run near Savage River State Forest.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 355 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 389 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/31/2022.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Garrett |
| Nearest City | Savage River State Forest |
| River/Stream | Puzzley Run |
| Coordinates | 39.69028, -79.22889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 355 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 389 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 389 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 532 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | East Huntingdon Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/31/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00114 |
| Federal ID | MD00114 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |