Foreman Branch Dam
Foreman Branch Dam is an earth dam located in Queen Anne's County, Maryland, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Foreman Branch Dam
The primary purpose of Foreman Branch Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Grasslands Plantation, Inc. (private). It impounds the Foreman Branch near Buckingham Wharf.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 628 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 71 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 320 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 09/11/2024.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Queen Anne's |
| Nearest City | Buckingham Wharf |
| River/Stream | Foreman Branch |
| Coordinates | 39.23550, -75.98970 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 628 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 71 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 548 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Grasslands Plantation, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00189 |
| Federal ID | MD00189 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |