Stillpond Creek Dam
Stillpond Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Kent County, Maryland, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Stillpond Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Stillpond Creek Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rice, Peter P. & Elizabeth A. (private). It impounds the Stillpond Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 359 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 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 05/09/2024.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Kent |
| River/Stream | Stillpond Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.31833, -76.08333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 359 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 359 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,224 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Rice, Peter P. & Elizabeth A. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00269 |
| Federal ID | MD00269 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |