Deep Creek Lake
Deep Creek Lake is a man-made reservoir[1] in the U.S. state of Maryland. It covers about 3,900 acres (16 km2) and has 69 miles (111 km) of shoreline.[2] The lake is home to a wide variety of aquatic life, such as freshwater fish and aquatic birds. The Wisp Ski Resort is located nearby.[3]
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![]() Boats docked at a Deep Creek Lake dock in May 2008. | |
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Location | Garrett County, Maryland |
Coordinates | 39°30′34″N 79°23′28″W |
Lake type | Reservoir |
Primary inflows | Deep Creek, Meadow Mountain Run, Cherry Creek, Green Glade Run |
Primary outflows | Deep Creek |
Catchment area | 64.7 sq mi (168 km2) |
Basin countries | United States of America |
Max. length | 11.25 mi (18.11 km) |
Max. width | 1.13 mi (1.82 km) |
Surface area | 3,628 acres (14.68 km2) |
Max. depth | 75 ft (23 m) |
Shore length1 | 69 mi (111 km) |
Surface elevation | 2,461 ft (750 m) |
Settlements | McHenry, Maryland |
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. |
History
The lake is a result of the Youghiogheny Hydroelectric Company hydroelectric project on Deep Creek in the 1920s. Deep Creek Dam, located about 8 miles (13 km) north of Oakland, Maryland, consists of an earth and rock wall dam across a tributary of the Youghiogheny River. Construction of the dam began in 1923 and was completed in 1925. The hydroelectric plant became operational at 4 p.m. on May 26, 1925.[4] The state of Maryland purchased the lake in 2000 from the Pennsylvania Electric Company, and Deep Creek Lake State Park provides public access to the lake.[5]
Fishing
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See also
References
- "Maryland's Lakes and Reservoirs: FAQ". www.mgs.md.gov.
- Meyer, Eugene L. (2007-09-14). "High-End Rustic on a Plateau in the Alleghenies". The New York Times. Retrieved 2010-05-01.
- Phillips, John. "Ski & Snowboard America Mid-Atlantic, 2nd". Retrieved 22 December 2010.
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(help) - "Yough Dams". History of the Upper Yough. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
- "The History of Deep Creek". Power Plant Research Program. Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Archived from the original on 14 May 2001. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
- "Maryland Fish Facts". Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Archived from the original on 4 March 2013. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
External links
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- Maryland Park Service Deep Creek Lake
- Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center
- Deep Creek Lake Chamber of Commerce
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Deep Creek Lake