Wye Mills Dam
Maryland — Queen Anne's County — Wye East River
Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Queen Anne's |
| River | Wye East River |
| Coordinates | 38.94250, -76.08050 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 832 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,224 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,224 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 62 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | December 23, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1682 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | MD DNR-Public Lands, Engineering & Constr-Eastern |
| Other Name | Wye Mills Community 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.