LITTLE DEER CREEK SITE 2A (MCKNIGHT/RUTLEDGE) - MD0003-3158
Dam Name: LITTLE DEER CREEK SITE 2A (MCKNIGHT/RUTLEDGE)
State: MD
Downstream Hazard Potential: S
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 10/24/2017
Incident Driver: Hydrologic/Flooding
Incident Mechanism 1: Animal Activity
Incident Mechanism 2Debris Clogging
Incident Mechanism 3
Incident IDMD0003-3158
Incident DescriptionBeavers plugged spillway structure
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentYes
Fatalities (Number)
Number of People Evacuated
Number of Habitable Structures Evacuated
Number of Habitable Structures Flooded
Other Infrastructure Impacts
Economic Damages (in $)
ResponseBlockage removed same day
Volume released at failure (ac-ft)
Additional Remarks or Updates
Owner TypeP
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)C
EAPY
Dam Height44 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)523.00
Surface Area (acres)5.00
Year Completed1962
NID NumberMD00035
River NameLITTLE DEER CREEK-TR
Latitude39.6404
Longitude-76.5275
Year Modified
1962
Regulatory Agency(ies)MD DAM SAFETY
Incident Time
Incident Duration
Incident Report Produced
Information SourcesMD Dam Safety
