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Stream: Antietam Creek, Tributary to Potomac River Devils Backbone Dam
Stream Order: N.A.
County: Washington County
Location: Between Hagerstown and Sharpstown
Lat/Long: N.A.
Ownership: Washington County
Point of Contact: Terry McGee
Structure Type: Dam
Type of Passage: Dam Removal
Miles of Habitat Reopened: TBD
Target Species: Trout, American Eel
Construction Start Date: N.A.
Completion Date: N.A.
Comments DNR, SHA, MDE, Washington Co. and others meet on-site 4/20/06 to discuss options. County has no money. MDE to send letter to County mandating action be taken within 6 months. SHA interested in funding project but wants buy-in from County. Design and Construction estimates may vary greatly depending on final recommendations.

Several restoration projects have been completed on nearby Beaverdam Creek. This project will compliment work already taken place in the watershed.


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