Big Meadows Farm Dam
Big Meadows Farm Dam is an earth dam located in Kent County, Maryland, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Big Meadows Farm Dam
The primary purpose of Big Meadows Farm Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Big Meadows Inc. (private). It impounds the Mill Creek-tr near Hainesville.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 05/19/2022.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Kent |
| Nearest City | Hainesville |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.27519, -76.12484 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 969 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Big Meadows Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/19/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00420 |
| Federal ID | MD00420 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |