Triadelphia Reservoir, created by the construction of Brighton Dam, is 5.5 miles long, encompasses approximately 800 acres of water and is 65 feet deep. The 995-foot long concrete dam was constructed for $2.3 million between 1941-1943 and has 13 gates that can be opened individually to release water.
Dams
Links: www.sandyspringmuseum.org
By: trecherus
