Welcome to the Deep Creek Highlands Community Website!

Dear DCH Neighbors,

Happy Autumn Glory! Summer is over, and winter is on its way.

Annual Members Meeting, Saturday, November 2, at 11 am.

Meeting Location: Garrett College, 687 Mosser Road, Building 800 (Performing Arts Center), McHenry, MD 21541
Zoom Link: On Calendar, email, and mailed packet.

Presidents Note:

We’ve had a solid year of remediating dilapidated infrastructure and amenities across the POA. This is a testament to the efforts of Barry Savage, our Property Manager, the 5 Board of Directors, 28 Committee Members, and numerous volunteers. Our community efforts are paying off. Thank you!

Access Gate – Fully operational in 2024 after five years out of service.
Swimming Pool – Winterized; Repaired heater and fully operational in 2024.
- Replace the heater in 2025.
- Resurface the pool floor, walls, and deck edge as scheduled in the reserve fund.
- Will try to put the baby pool into operation for 2025.
Boat Docks—The docks will be pulled from the water by Nov 1, repaired, and winterized. Boats and Kayaks also need to be stored.
Mountain trail steps – Unfortunately, the trail from the mountain to Lake Side Park had to be closed this summer due to safety hazards stemming from longtime neglect.
- We’ve contacted four hardscaping vendors and received rough estimates: Triage repairs are around $65k, and total replacement is about $90k.
- We’ve prepared a Special Assessment to fund these repairs. If approved, we’ll invite vendors to propose solutions and bids, with repairs to begin in Spring 2025.
Playset & Playground – Acquired a new commercial-grade playset to replace the old wooden one. It was a reserve fund item scheduled for 2024. Installed the new playset in October, reframed boundaries, and added benches. We will mulch the playground in Spring.
Tennis/Pickleball Court – The surface was refinished, and the lines for tennis and pickleball were repainted. The net and broken hand crank were replaced, and two benches were added.
Overlook Lawn and Landscaping – Froggie Lawncare did a great job maintaining the grounds. Most side beds were remediated in 2024 with only two remaining for 2025. Will replace the dead and dying trees in 2025.
Overlook Roof Replacement – Six of ten roofs were replaced in 2024 due to last year’s hail damage at each owner’s expense or through insurance.
Dumpsters & refuse removal – For HOUSEHOLD REFUSE ONLY – NOT paving stones, couches, chairs, patio furniture, exercise equipment, remodeling materials, and grills—yes, we find those items every week. If you have other items, please take them to one of the two Garrett County Landfill and Recycling Centers. Take advantage of FREE RECYCLING AT THE GARRETT COUNTY LANDFILL. Locations: 3118 Oakland Sang Run Road, Oakland, and 1367 Bumble Bee Road, McHenry.