GALESTOWN MILLPOND - MD00124-3089
Dam Name: GALESTOWN MILLPOND
State: MD
Downstream Hazard Potential: L
Incident Type: Failure
Incident Date: 06/25/2006
Incident Driver: Hydrologic/Flooding
Incident Mechanism 1: Overtopping
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Incident IDMD00124-3089
Incident DescriptionDam breached in two locations following 10-15 inches of rain in 12 hours. Partially attributed to debris blocking spilllway.
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentNo
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Owner TypeL
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)RI
EAPNR
Dam Height9 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)228.00
Surface Area (acres)44.00
Year Completed1972
NID NumberMD00124
River NameGALES CREEK
Latitude38.5676
Longitude-75.7135
Year Modified
2008
Regulatory Agency(ies)MD DAM SAFETY
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Incident Report Produced
Information SourcesMDE Dam Safety Program
