LAKE NEEDWOOD - MD00046-3085
Dam Name: LAKE NEEDWOOD
State: MD
Downstream Hazard Potential: H
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 06/27/2006
Incident Driver: Seepage/Internal Erosion
Incident Mechanism 1: High Reservoir Level
Incident Mechanism 2Excessive/Increased Seepage
Incident Mechanism 3
Incident IDMD00046-3085
Incident DescriptionHeavy rain pushed reservoir to record level. Heavy seepage on downstream slope near groin resulted in emergency drain/filter construction.
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentYes
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Owner TypeL
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)RC
EAPY
Dam Height65 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)7023.00
Surface Area (acres)74.00
Year Completed1965
NID NumberMD00046
River NameROCK CREEK
Latitude39.114
Longitude-77.1295
Year Modified
2007
Regulatory Agency(ies)MD DAM SAFETY
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Information SourcesMDE Dam Safety Program
