Seneca State Park Dam (Seneca Creek Road)

Montgomery County, Maryland (near Dawsonville)

River/Stream: Long Draught Branch

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
64 ft
Dam Length
580 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,792 acre-ft
Year Completed
1975
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
2,727 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2024-12-19

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
MD00087
State
Maryland (MD)
Coordinates
39.14390, -77.25790
Age
51 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.