Swanton in Garrett County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
History of Deep Creek Lake
Photographed By F. Robby, July 30, 2016
1. History of Deep Creek Lake Marker
Inscription.
History of Deep Creek Lake. . The Deep Creek Project was begun in 1922 by the Youghiogheny Hydro-Electric Corporation and was completed in 1925. Deep Creek Lake is the largest man-made lake in Maryland. At full pool, Deep Creek Lake has 65 miles of shoreline and sites at 2462 feet above sea level. In 2000, the State of Maryland purchased the land underlying Deep Creek Lake, buffer zone properties and certain other parcels from General Public Utility, Inc.
The Deep Creek Project was begun in 1922 by the Youghiogheny Hydro-Electric Corporation and was completed in 1925. Deep Creek Lake is the largest man-made lake in Maryland. At full pool, Deep Creek Lake has 65 miles of shoreline and sites at 2462 feet above sea level. In 2000, the State of Maryland purchased the land underlying Deep Creek Lake, buffer zone properties and certain other parcels from General Public Utility, Inc.
Erected by Maryland Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.
Location. 39° 30.727′ N, 79° 17.928′ W. Marker is in Swanton, Maryland, in Garrett County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of State Park Road and Brant Road. Marker is behind the administration building located at this intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Swanton MD 21561, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Text with lower left photo: Construction of the hydroelectric dam underway, September 3, 1924.
Photographed By F. Robby, July 30, 2016
3. History of Deep Creek Lake Marker
Text with lower right photo: The original Glendale Bridge nearing completion, February 3, 1925.
Photographed By F. Robby, July 30, 2016
4. History of Deep Creek Lake Marker
View toward the lake, beyond the trees.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2016, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 935 times since then and 101 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 8, 2016, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.