Chestertown Stablization Pond No. 2
Chestertown Stablization Pond No. 2 is an earth dam located in Kent County, Maryland, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Chestertown Stablization Pond No. 2
Chestertown Stablization Pond No. 2 is a dam in Kent, Maryland. The dam is owned by Chestertown Utilities Commission (local government). It impounds the Offstream-radcliffe Creek.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 3,471 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 133 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/09/2021.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Kent |
| River/Stream | Offstream-radcliffe Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.20333, -76.07830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,471 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Chestertown Utilities Commission |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/09/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00162 |
| Federal ID | MD00162 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |