Back Creek Dam (Old Telegraph Road)
Maryland — Cecil County — Back Creek
Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Cecil |
| River | Back Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.51330, -75.78160 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| NID Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | December 10, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1900 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Cecil County |
| Other Name | Sammons Pond;White Swan Lake |
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.