Richard Smith Dam
Maryland — Kent County — Herring Branch
Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Kent |
| River | Herring Branch |
| Coordinates | 39.36398, -75.79108 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 345 ft |
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | October 24, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1970 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Floyd Price Jr. & Terri |
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.