LITTLE DEER CREEK SITE 2A (MCKNIGHT/RUTLEDGE) - MD00035-2662
Dam Name: LITTLE DEER CREEK SITE 2A (MCKNIGHT/RUTLEDGE)
State: MD
Downstream Hazard Potential: S
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 04/01/2014
Incident Driver: Deterioration or Poor Condition
Incident Mechanism 1: Spillway Riser Failure
Incident Mechanism 2Excessive/Increased Seepage
Incident Mechanism 3
Incident IDMD00035-2662
Incident DescriptionPlugged Riser,Abutment Seepage
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentYes
Fatalities (Number)0
Number of People Evacuated0
Number of Habitable Structures Evacuated
Number of Habitable Structures Flooded
Other Infrastructure Impacts
Economic Damages (in $)
Response
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 NameTR-LITTLE DEER CREEK
Latitude39.6404
Longitude-76.5275
Year Modified
1962
Regulatory Agency(ies)MD Dam Safety
Incident Time
Incident Durationone week
Incident Report Produced
Information SourcesMD Dam Safety
