Parker Pond (n. Shumaker Drive)
Parker Pond (n. Shumaker Drive) is an earth dam located in Wicomico County, Maryland, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Parker Pond (n. Shumaker Drive)
The primary purpose of Parker Pond (n. Shumaker Drive) is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Wicomico County Government (local government). It impounds the Beaverdam Creek near Salisbury.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 41 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 245 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 09/01/2022.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Wicomico |
| Nearest City | Salisbury |
| River/Stream | Beaverdam Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.34580, -75.54750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 245 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 245 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 806 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Wicomico County Government |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/01/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00085 |
| Federal ID | MD00085 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |