BRIGHTON - MD00005-3430
Dam Name: BRIGHTON
State: MD
Downstream Hazard Potential: H
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 06/01/2020
Incident Driver: Deterioration or Poor Condition
Incident Mechanism 1: Cracking
Incident Mechanism 2Excessive/Increased Seepage
Incident Mechanism 3
Incident IDMD00005-3430
Incident DescriptionUnderwater leak through concrete face of buttress dam
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentYes
Fatalities (Number)0
Number of People Evacuated0
Number of Habitable Structures Evacuated0
Number of Habitable Structures Flooded0
Other Infrastructure Impacts
Economic Damages (in $)Unknown
Response
Volume released at failure (ac-ft)
Additional Remarks or Updates
Owner TypeL
Dam TypeCBER
Primary Purpose(s)HS
EAPY
Dam Height82 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)19560.00
Surface Area (acres)800.00
Year Completed1943
NID NumberMD00005
River NamePATUXENT RIVER
Latitude39.1934
Longitude-77.0055
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)MD DAM SAFETY
Incident Time
Incident Duration
Incident Report ProducedYes
Information SourcesMD Dam Safety
