Gilbert Run Dam 2 (Wheatley)
Maryland, Charles County, Wheatley Run
Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Charles |
| River | Wheatley Run |
| Coordinates | 38.48610, -76.85430 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,850 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,850 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 59 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | February 27, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | - |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1968 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Charles Co Parks and Facilities |
| Other Name | Gilbert Run Watershed Site #2 |
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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.