Shores Of Calvert Lower Dam
Shores Of Calvert Lower Dam is an earth dam located in Calvert County, Maryland, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Shores Of Calvert Lower Dam
The primary purpose of Shores Of Calvert Lower Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Shores Of Calvert Assn (private). It impounds the Patuxent River-tr near Nottingham.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 186 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 126 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 10/29/2018.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Calvert |
| Nearest City | Nottingham |
| River/Stream | Patuxent River-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.73837, -76.68166 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 186 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Shores of Calvert Assn |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/29/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00328 |
| Federal ID | MD00328 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |