 NEW
UPDATE – Cascade Lake
Hampstead, MD, Monday,
July 30, 2018 –The removal of water from Cascade Lake continued over the weekend
and is ongoing. The water level in the lake will continue to be reduced
until it is at a safe level where the dam can be breached; however the dam
remains a hazard until the breach is completed. Plans to conduct a
controlled breach of the dam are being developed by the property owner’s
engineers. The plans will be reviewed and approved by the Maryland
Department of the environment’s Division of Dam Safety. Once approved,
permits will be issued and work can begin. Updates will be provided as they become
available.
The
weather forecast this week calls for the potential of thunderstorms daily,
which may result in additional water entering the lake. Monitoring of the
weather and dam condition will be ongoing.
Immediate
threats of flooding are reduced in areas downstream including the Tributary of
the East Branch of the Patapsco River. Residents along this stream should
still be prepared for large amounts of water flowing downstream while the water
in the lake is being reduced.
Current
closed roads:
The
Carroll County Department of Public Works has closed Snydersburg Road between
Cape Horn Road and Hampstead Mexico Road (Maryland Route 482) due to the
emergency condition at Cascade Lake. This closure will last until the emergency
condition has been addressed. Detour routes have been posted.
Carroll
County appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation with any travel delays
or difficulties that this roadway closure may cause.
Media
contact Tim Brown - tbrown@ccg.carr.org
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