Chartwell Country Club Dam
Chartwell Country Club Dam is an earth dam located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, built in 2010. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Chartwell Country Club Dam
The primary purpose of Chartwell Country Club Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Chartwell Country Club (private). It impounds the Severn River-tr near Benfield Road.
The dam stands 22 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 106 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2010, 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 06/25/2024.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Anne Arundel |
| Nearest City | Benfield Road |
| River/Stream | Severn River-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.08900, -76.60000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Year Completed | 2010 (16 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,529 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Chartwell Country Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/25/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00458 |
| Federal ID | MD00458 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |