Savage River Dam

Garrett County, Maryland (near Luke)

River/Stream: Savage River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
184 ft
Dam Length
1,050 ft
Reservoir Storage
31,800 acre-ft
Year Completed
1952
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
97,200 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-10-08

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
MD00014
State
Maryland (MD)
Coordinates
39.50750, -79.13300
Age
74 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.