Higgins Millpond
Maryland — Dorchester County — Transquaking River
Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Dorchester |
| River | Transquaking River |
| Coordinates | 38.51833, -75.96450 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 905 ft |
| NID Storage | 807 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 807 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 183 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | — |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | December 3, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1801 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | William Wrightson |
| Other Name | Higgins Millpond |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.