Chambers Lake

Maryland — Caroline County — Tanyard Branch

Location

StateMaryland
CountyCaroline
RiverTanyard Branch
Coordinates38.69635, -75.76424

Physical Characteristics

NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length390 ft
NID Storage78 acre-ft
Max Storage78 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionOctober 9, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1937
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTown of Federalsburg
Other NameChambers Lake;Federalsburg Dam

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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.

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