Riley Mill Dam - Lower Pond
Riley Mill Dam - Lower Pond is an earth dam located in Kent County, Maryland, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Riley Mill Dam - Lower Pond
The primary purpose of Riley Mill Dam - Lower Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jack Bachmann (private). It impounds the Mill Creek near Georgetown.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/09/2024.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Kent |
| Nearest City | Georgetown |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.35220, -75.87130 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 30 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jack Bachmann |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00397 |
| Federal ID | MD00397 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |