LAKE MINNETOSKA DAM - MD00154-3091
Dam Name: LAKE MINNETOSKA DAM
State: MD
Downstream Hazard Potential: L
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 03/01/2012
Incident Driver: Unknown
Incident Mechanism 1: Spillway Chute Failure
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Incident IDMD00154-3091
Incident DescriptionConcrete chute spillway on earth embankment undermined and partially failed during rain event.
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentNo
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Owner TypeP
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)R
EAPNR
Dam Height10 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)26.00
Surface Area (acres)0.00
Year Completed1924
NID NumberMD00154
River NameHERRINGTON RUN
Latitude39.4563
Longitude-79.4648
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)MD DAM SAFETY
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Incident Report Produced
Information SourcesMDE Dam Safety Program
