North Creek Dam
North Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Maryland, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About North Creek Dam
The primary purpose of North Creek Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Montgomery Village Foundation, Inc. (private). It impounds the North Creek near Prathertown.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 520 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 131 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/26/2023.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Prathertown |
| River/Stream | North Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.19222, -77.19974 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 380 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Montgomery Village Foundation, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00330 |
| Federal ID | MD00330 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |