Powellville Dam

Maryland — Wicomico County

Location

StateMaryland
CountyWicomico
Coordinates38.33080, -75.37370

Physical Characteristics

NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length550 ft
NID Storage186 acre-ft
Max Storage186 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1940
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerMD DOT-State Highway Admin District 1

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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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