Brighton

Montgomery County, Maryland (near Laurel)

River/Stream: Patuxent River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Buttress
Height
82 ft
Dam Length
995 ft
Reservoir Storage
19,560 acre-ft
Year Completed
1943
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
83,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-04-07

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MD00005
State
Maryland (MD)
Coordinates
39.19291, -77.00534
Age
83 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.