 DETERIORATING CONDITIONS-Cascade Lake
Hampstead, MD, Saturday, August 4, 2018- As a result of the heavy rainfall overnight Cascade Lake is at its maximum
capacity again and water is flowing through the emergency spillway. Due to additional damage to the dam from last
night’s storm, there is a potential for an uncontrolled breach of the dam.
Areas downstream of Cascade Lake along the Tributary of the East Branch of the Patapsco River should be prepared for
large amounts of water flowing downstream and possible flooding if an uncontrolled breach occurs. Residents of the
expected impact area will continue to be notified.
The situation is being closely monitored by the dam owner and dam owner’s engineer, MDE Dam Safety, and public safety
agencies. Preparations are being made to close roads if necessary.
Affected areas include locations south of Cascade Lake including Snydersburg Road, Hampstead Mexico Road and
Brodbeck Road.
Current closed roads:
Snydersburg Road between Cape Horn Road and Hampstead Mexico Road (Maryland Route 482)
The following additional roads may be closed if necessary.
- Snydersburg Road & Cape Horn Road
- Brodbeck Road by Walmart
- Brodbeck Road – Walmart side at # 1517
- Brillhart Road & MD 482
- Brodbeck Road & Schaeffer Drive
- MD 482 & North Brook
- Shiloh Road & Brodbeck Road
- Cape Horn Road & Brillhart Road
- Harvey Gummel Road & N. Cape Horn Road
- MD 30 - Bypass & MD 482
Carroll County appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation with any travel delays or difficulties these roadway
closures may cause. If you are traveling in these areas give yourself additional travel time.
This situation is dynamic and additional updates will be distributed via Twitter and Facebook from the Carroll County
Sheriff’s Office as warranted..
Media
contact Tim Brown - tbrown@ccg.carr.org
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