| Data |
Image |
| Stream: |
Potomac River |
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| Stream Order: |
N.A. |
| County: |
Allegany County |
| Location: |
Near Cumberland |
| Lat/Long: |
N.A. |
| Ownership: |
Allegany County |
| Point of Contact: |
Craig Hartsock |
| Structure Type: |
Low Head Rubble Dam |
| Type of Passage: |
Dam Removal |
| Miles of Habitat Reopened: |
TBD |
| Target Species: |
Resident Species & American Eel |
| Construction Start Date: |
N.A. |
| Completion Date: |
Summer 2006 |
| Comments |
All permits have been received, work is expected to be completed by summer 2006
Removal of the PPG dam will help restore habitat for many resident fish species identified in the “Upper Potomac” tributary strategy guide. Removal will also enhance boating opportunities in the upper Potomac River.
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