Shellman Farm Dam
Shellman 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 Shellman Farm Dam
The primary purpose of Shellman Farm Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jo Anne Shellman Hutchinson (private). It impounds the Chester River-tr near Md Rte 291.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 63 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 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 03/31/2022.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Kent |
| Nearest City | Md Rte 291 |
| River/Stream | Chester River-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.26031, -75.95000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,448 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jo Anne Shellman Hutchinson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/31/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00424 |
| Federal ID | MD00424 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |