Dams in Allegany County, Maryland
12Total Dams
6High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Allegany County, Maryland
Allegany County has 12 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 6 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 5 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Allegany County is 66 years old. The most common purpose is water supply. The tallest dam is Rocky Gap Dam at 98 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Gap Dam | High | Poor | 98 | Water Supply | 1969 |
| Koontz Run Reservoir Tanks | High | Satisfactory | 21 | Water Supply | 2015 |
| Lonaconing Reservoir | High | Poor | 20 | Water Supply | 1895 |
| Midland-gilmore Reservoir | High | Poor | 19 | Water Supply | 1903 |
| Dry Run Detention Dam And Culvert | High | Poor | 16 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1949 |
| Upper Potomac Industrial Park Levee | High | Fair | 8 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2005 |
| Don Pleasants Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 50 | Recreation | 1977 |
| Bobcat Pond | Significant | Poor | 13 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2016 |
| Industrial Dam (blue Bridge) | Low | 40 | Water Supply | 1954 | |
| Roeder Farm Pond | Low | Fair | 12 | Recreation | 1974 |
| Newpage Westvaco Dam | Low | Fair | 7 | Water Supply | 1913 |
| Ppg Rubble Dam | Undetermined | 11 | Water Supply | 1950 |