Gilbert Run Dam 2 (wheatley)

About Gilbert Run Dam 2 (wheatley)

The primary purpose of Gilbert Run Dam 2 (wheatley) is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Charles Co Parks And Facilities (local government). It impounds the Wheatley Run near Newport.

The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 59 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,850 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/27/2024.

At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.

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