CRANBERRY BRANCH DAM - MD00090-3081
Dam Name: CRANBERRY BRANCH DAM
State: MD
Downstream Hazard Potential: S
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 09/14/2016
Incident Driver: Deterioration or Poor Condition
Incident Mechanism 1: Spillway Pipe Failure
Incident Mechanism 2Sinkhole
Incident Mechanism 3
Incident IDMD00090-3081
Incident DescriptionDuctile iron water supply pipe in earth embankment broke, scouring large hole at downstream toe of dam. Valve upstream of pipe break operated to shut off flow of water.
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EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentYes
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Owner TypeL
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)S
EAPY
Dam Height32 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)437.00
Surface Area (acres)24.00
Year Completed1957
NID NumberMD00090
River NameOFFSTREAM-CRANBERRY BRANCH
Latitude39.6
Longitude-76.9633
Year Modified
1957
Regulatory Agency(ies)MD DAM SAFETY
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Information SourcesMDE Dam Safety Program
