Piney Run Dam

Carroll County, Maryland (near Springfield Hospital Center)

River/Stream: Piney Run

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
73 ft
Dam Length
624 ft
Reservoir Storage
8,842 acre-ft
Year Completed
1974
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
22,002 cfs

Condition Assessment

UnsatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-10-31

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MD00139
State
Maryland (MD)
Coordinates
39.38800, -76.97610
Age
52 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.