Shipleys Crossing North Dam 2 (wherry Ct)
Shipleys Crossing North Dam 2 (wherry Ct) is an earth dam located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, built in 2008. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Shipleys Crossing North Dam 2 (wherry Ct)
The primary purpose of Shipleys Crossing North Dam 2 (wherry Ct) is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Shipleys Crossing Homeowner Association (private). It impounds the Marley Creek-tr near Old Mill.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 325 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2008, the structure is relatively new.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/09/2022.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Anne Arundel |
| Nearest City | Old Mill |
| River/Stream | Marley Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.11343, -76.61837 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Shipleys Crossing Homeowner Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00455 |
| Federal ID | MD00455 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |