Frostburg Reservoir

Garrett County, Maryland (near Engles Mill, Pa)

River/Stream: Big Piney Run

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
46 ft
Dam Length
1,275 ft
Reservoir Storage
3,276 acre-ft
Year Completed
1990
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
22,188 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2024-11-06

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MD00009
State
Maryland (MD)
Coordinates
39.70200, -79.00960
Age
36 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.