Dams in Garrett County, Maryland
20Total Dams
10High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Garrett County, Maryland
Garrett County has 20 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 10 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 3 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Garrett County is 67 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Savage River Dam at 184 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savage River Dam | High | Satisfactory | 184 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1952 |
| Deep Creek Dam | High | Fair | 85 | Hydroelectric | 1925 |
| Little Youghiogheny Site 6 (broadford) | High | Fair | 60 | Water Supply | 1971 |
| Frostburg Reservoir | High | Poor | 46 | Water Supply | 1990 |
| Little Youghiogheny Site 5 | High | Fair | 45 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1968 |
| Little Youghiogheny Site 7 | High | Fair | 45 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1960 |
| Meadow Run Dam | High | Fair | 38 | Recreation | 1969 |
| Little Youghiogheny Site 1 | High | Fair | 36 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1964 |
| Little Youghiogheny Site 3 | High | Fair | 35 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1965 |
| Little Youghiogheny Site 2 | High | Fair | 35 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1962 |
| Lake Louise | Significant | Poor | 21 | Recreation | 1930 |
| Waterfront Greens Community Pond | Low | Fair | 29 | Recreation | 1986 |
| Kemp Farm Pond | Low | Satisfactory | 28 | Recreation | 1971 |
| Adventure Sports Center Pond | Low | 27 | Recreation | 2007 | |
| Platter Farm Pond | Low | Fair | 25 | Recreation | 1968 |
| Herrington Manor | Low | Satisfactory | 24 | Recreation | 1938 |
| Western Maryland 4h Center | Low | Poor | 22 | Recreation | 1937 |
| Bittinger Farm Pond | Low | Fair | 17 | Recreation | 1968 |
| New Germany State Park Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 12 | Recreation | 1930 |
| Piedmont Water Supply Intake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 8 | Water Supply | 1911 |