Chambers Lake
Chambers Lake is an earth dam located in Caroline County, Maryland, built in 1937. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Chambers Lake
The primary purpose of Chambers Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Federalsburg (local government). It impounds the Tanyard Branch.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 390 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/09/2024.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Caroline |
| River/Stream | Tanyard Branch |
| Coordinates | 38.69635, -75.76424 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 466 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Federalsburg |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00174 |
| Federal ID | MD00174 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |