The number of crest gates currently open at the Conowingo Dam can be viewed here.

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The Conowingo Dam significantly benefits our environment, our economy, and the Chesapeake Bay, all while fighting climate change and supporting our community.

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For more than 90 years, the Conowingo Dam has been Maryland’s largest source of renewable energy.

News & Events

Mar 19, 2021

FERC Renews Conowingo Dam's Operating License, Preserving Maryland's Largest Source of Renewable Energy

With a new 50-year operating license in hand, Exelon Generation can now move forward with up to $700 million in planned investments to enhance aquatic life, water quality and environmental stewardship

Nov 13, 2020

Conowingo Dam Recreation COVID-19 Update

Conowingo Visitor Center will be closed to the public starting 5 p.m. today (11/13/20)

May 22, 2020

National Safe Boating Week

May 12, 2020

Conowingo and Muddy Run Recreation Sites Closures and Modifications Due to COVID-19, Effective May 12, 2020

Apr 10, 2020

Canoe portage not currently available at the Conowingo Dam

Canoe portage is not currently available around the Conowingo Dam due to COVID-19 (coronavirus) guidance. We will share an update when we can. Thanks for your understanding.

SUPPORT THE CONOWINGO DAM:

For more than 90 years, the Conowingo Dam has been Maryland’s largest source of renewable energy.

FERC Renews Conowingo Dam's Operating License, Preserving Maryland's Largest Source of Renewable Energy

Conowingo Dam Recreation COVID-19 Update

National Safe Boating Week

Conowingo and Muddy Run Recreation Sites Closures and Modifications Due to COVID-19, Effective May 12, 2020

Canoe portage not currently available at the Conowingo Dam

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Location 1: Conowingo Community Park at Octoraro Creek, Conowingo (19 Ratledge Ln, Conowingo, MD 21918) Location 2: Conowingo Creek Boat Launch, Conowingo (Old Conowingo Rd, Conowingo, MD 21918)

Exelon Generation, operator of the Conowingo Dam, will have tents and be welcoming participants at two locations.

On Saturday, September 18, please join us for the 21st Annual River Sweep, hosted with the Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway! The event is 8:30 a.m. through 12:00 p.m. and open to the public.

There could also be debris in the water, as remnants of Hurricane Ida pass through. We will continue our debris removal operations as soon as it is safe to do so. Thanks and stay safe!

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