Starkey Pond
Starkey Pond is an earth dam located in Calvert County, Maryland, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Starkey Pond
The primary purpose of Starkey Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Tom Starkey (private). It impounds the Morsell Creek near Patuxent River.
The dam stands 11 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 06/04/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Calvert |
| Nearest City | Patuxent River |
| River/Stream | Morsell Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.47993, -76.64662 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 55 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Tom Starkey |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/04/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00414 |
| Federal ID | MD00414 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |