Deep Creek Lake Explained

Deep Creek Lake
Location:Garrett County, Maryland
Lake Type:Reservoir
Inflow:Deep Creek, Meadow Mountain Run, Cherry Creek, Green Glade Run
Outflow:Deep Creek
Catchment:64.7sqmi
Basin Countries:United States
Length:11.25miles
Width:1.13miles
Area:3628acres
Max-Depth:75feet
Volume:106000acre.ft
Shore:69miles
Elevation:2461feet
Cities:McHenry, Maryland
Pushpin Map:Maryland#USA
Pushpin Map Alt:Location of Deep Creek Lake in Maryland

Deep Creek Lake is a man-made reservoir in the U.S. state of Maryland.[1] It has an area of 3900acres, a shoreline length of 69miles, and a volume of 106000acre.ft.[2] [3] The lake is home to a wide variety of aquatic life, such as freshwater fish and aquatic birds. Along with the nearby Wisp Ski Resort,[4] the lake is a popular regional vacation and tourism destination.[5]

History

The lake is a result of the Youghiogheny Hydroelectric Company hydroelectric project on Deep Creek in the 1920s. Deep Creek Dam, located about 8miles 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.[6] 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.[7]

Fishing

Fish commonly caught by anglers include:[8]

Climate

Deep Creek Lake has a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb).

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Maryland's Lakes and Reservoirs: FAQ . www.mgs.md.gov . https://web.archive.org/web/20231127104347/http://www.mgs.md.gov/geology/maryland_lakes_and_reservoirs.html . November 27, 2023 .
  2. News: High-End Rustic on a Plateau in the Alleghenies . . Eugene L. . Meyer . 2007-09-14 . 2010-05-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231004145301/https://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/14/travel/escapes/14havens.html . October 4, 2023 .
  3. Web site: Deep Creek Lake NRMA . dnr.maryland.gov . Maryland Department of Natural Resources . April 2, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240117050834/https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/western/deepcreeknrma.aspx . January 17, 2024 .
  4. Book: Phillips, John . Ski & Snowboard America Mid-Atlantic, 2nd . March 7, 2024 . Globe Pequot Press . 978-0-7627-0845-1 . 22 December 2010 .
  5. Web site: Discover Deep Creek . September 2020 . Visit Maryland . Maryland . Deep Creek is an outdoor adventurer's dream destination, no matter the season. In the summer, try fishing or boating on Deep Creek Lake. Come fall, experience the Autumn Glory Festival in Oakland. And in winter, there’s no better place to hit the slopes than Wisp Resort in the four-season funzone of McHenry. An adventure-seeker’s paradise with the culture and cuisine to rival any destination. . https://web.archive.org/web/20240328224627/https://www.visitmaryland.org/regions-cities/deep-creek . March 28, 2024 .
  6. Web site: Yough Dams. History of the Upper Yough. 12 July 2014.
  7. Web site: The History of Deep Creek . Power Plant Research Program . Maryland Department of Natural Resources . 24 February 2013 . 14 May 2001 . https://web.archive.org/web/20010514122429/http://esm.versar.com/pprp/features/deepcrk/history.htm . dead .
  8. Web site: Maryland Fish Facts . Maryland Department of Natural Resources . 24 February 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130304160324/http://www.dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/fishfacts/index.asp . 4 March 2013 .

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