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Exploring Deep Creek Lake: Stockslager Road Area

My son Noah and I were exploring the Stockslager Area of Deep Creek Lake the other day. We were hiking along the old railroad path – the railroad was used to transport workers to and from their homes and the dam each day during construction. I actually found out later in the day that my great grandfather Sanders helped to remove the tracks at the completion of the project 🙂 We came to the fence that blocks off the Dam and Noah didn’t seem to understand why he couldn’t keep going – he wanted to move the fence to keep walking. There is a small stream there that feeds into little cove of the lake that I had never noticed before. We saw a few geese and started our hike back. We met Mr. Bill – a Stockslager resident who stopped to visit with his dog, Rags, while walking the trail. Very friendly guy, and the best part – a Redskin fan! I think there are actually 15 of us in Garrett County now 🙂 We ended up taking some photos of Brushy Hollow, another stream that flows from the back of the mountain into the lake. If you haven’t seen it, Stockslager is one of the unique places around the lake to hike and take in some sights – it is one of only a few places that has a lakefront hiking trail – thanks to the railroad path!

From Stockslager Road Area – Deep Creek Dam, Brushy Hollow, Sandy Beach, Penelacres
From Stockslager Road Area – Deep Creek Dam, Brushy Hollow, Sandy Beach, Penelacres
From Stockslager Road Area – Deep Creek Dam, Brushy Hollow, Sandy Beach, Penelacres

From Stockslager Road Area – Deep Creek Dam, Brushy Hollow, Sandy Beach, Penelacres

From Stockslager Road Area – Deep Creek Dam, Brushy Hollow, Sandy Beach, Penelacres

From Stockslager Road Area – Deep Creek Dam, Brushy Hollow, Sandy Beach, Penelacres

From Stockslager Road Area – Deep Creek Dam, Brushy Hollow, Sandy Beach, Penelacres

From Stockslager Road Area – Deep Creek Dam, Brushy Hollow, Sandy Beach, Penelacres

From Stockslager Road Area – Deep Creek Dam, Brushy Hollow, Sandy Beach, Penelacres

From Stockslager Road Area – Deep Creek Dam, Brushy Hollow, Sandy Beach, Penelacres

From Stockslager Road Area – Deep Creek Dam, Brushy Hollow, Sandy Beach, Penelacres

From Stockslager Road Area – Deep Creek Dam, Brushy Hollow, Sandy Beach, Penelacres

From Stockslager Road Area – Deep Creek Dam, Brushy Hollow, Sandy Beach, Penelacres

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Deep Creek Lake now at normal level

Cumberland Times-News

— Deep Creek Lake at normal level

MCHENRY — Deep Creek Hydropower is now operating within the rule band established by the Maryland Department of the Environment to retain Deep Creek Lake at its appropriate level.

Last month, MDE approved a request from Brookfield Renewable Power, the owner of Deep Creek Hydropower, to lower the water level to accommodate the winter’s record snow pack and subsequent melting.

Brookfield also brought in seven “ice eaters” to break up and remove ice and reduce ice pressure on the spillway. MDE and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources worked closely with Brookfield to monitor the situation.

The analysis of water content in the snow pack and the lower than expected rainfall has made spring flooding this year unlikely.

Lake levels are posted at www.deepcreekhydro.com.

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Deep Creek Hydroelectric Station To Lower Lake Level; Users Cautioned

maryland depart

Mar. 4, 2010

The record snow fall in Garrett County could cause a record spring runoff. To avoid serious and potentially damaging high water conditions at Deep Creek Lake and at its dam, the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) has approved a request by Brookfield Renewable Power (owner of the Deep Creek Hydroelectric Station) to draw the lake level down two feet below its permitted March lower limit.
The draw-down, which began on March 1, will take place gradually, with a maximum of 0.5 feet reduction per day.

“Together with MDE, we are doing what we can to anticipate and mitigate the impacts of the spring thaw,” said David Barnhart, general manager for Brookfield’s Mid-America Operations. “As this winter proves, you never know what Mother Nature will throw at you, and an early, sustained thaw may result in higher than usual water levels.”

To a limited extent, Deep Creek Lake levels can be controlled by the hydroelectric station, which operates under a Water Appropriation and Use permit from the MDE. Under the permit conditions, the station uses water to generate hydropower, but keeps lake levels within a defined “rule band” with upper and lower limits.

The lowered water levels beneath the ice cover, combined with warming temperatures, pose unpredictable risks to recreational users of Deep Creek Lake.

“People should remember that there are always hazards to recreating on naturally-formed ice,” said Carolyn Mathews, manager of the Deep Creek Lake Recreation Area. “Lowering the lake to make additional storage space for the anticipated above-normal spring runoff may destabilize the lake’s ice. We urge everyone to take special care to stay safe.”

The MDE, Brookfield, and the Department of Natural Resources are continuing to monitor the lake levels and weather conditions to determine whether additional actions for safety of recreational users may be required

Lake levels can be found at www.deepcreekhydro.com

Read the full article here.

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BPW Approves Preservation Of Forests Along Youghiogheny River Corridor

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1/21/10

Gov. Martin O’Malley recently announced the Board of Public Works (BPW) approval of the acquisition of a 41-acre parcel in Youghiogheny Corridor in Garrett County. This property will provide a connecting point between the Youghiogheny Scenic and Wild River Corridor and the state-owned property of Deep Creek Lake at the dam.
“We are pleased to provide visitors much needed additional public access to the Youghiogheny Scenic and Wild River Corridor, a very popular location for fishing, whitewater kayaking, and hiking for Maryland families and visitors,” said Governor O’Malley. “The shortage of access points along the river corridor presents challenges for public entry and recreation, complicates important maintenance tasks, and impedes progress of rescue teams and emergency vehicles.”

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