Mitchell Pond #1 (nanticoke Road) is an earth dam located in Wicomico County, Maryland, built in 1937. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 9 ft9 ft tall and 450 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Mitchell Pond #1 (nanticoke Road)
The primary purpose of Mitchell Pond #1 (nanticoke Road) is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Md Dot-state Highway Admin District 1 (state). It impounds the Owens Branch and Unknown Trib.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 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 08/22/2024.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Wicomico |
| River/Stream | Owens Branch and Unknown Trib |
| Coordinates | 38.36917, -75.61610 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 537 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Md Dot-state Highway Admin District 1 |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/22/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00299 |
| Federal ID | MD00299 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |