Powellville Dam
Maryland — Wicomico County — Adkins Race
Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Wicomico |
| River | Adkins Race |
| Coordinates | 38.33080, -75.37370 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| NID Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | October 26, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1940 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | MD DOT-State Highway Admin District 1 |
| Other Name | Adkins Pond;Md Route 354, Willards-Whiton Road |
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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.