Dams in Calvert County, Maryland
18Total Dams
2High Hazard
9Significant
Dam Safety in Calvert County, Maryland
Calvert County has 18 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 9 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 5 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Calvert County is 54 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Cove Point Lng Main Dam at 78 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Ranch Estates Dam (chisolm Trail) | High | Fair | 46 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Victoria Station Community Lake | High | Fair | 27 | Recreation | 1986 |
| Cove Point Lng Main Dam | Significant | Fair | 78 | Recreation | 1974 |
| Cove Point Lng Secondary Dam | Significant | Fair | 38 | Tailings | 1974 |
| Lake Karylbrook Community Pond (karen Drive) | Significant | Fair | 30 | Recreation | 1990 |
| Queensberry Drive Playground Dam | Significant | Fair | 28 | Recreation | 1981 |
| Lake Ridge Community Pond Dam (alta Drive) | Significant | Fair | 28 | Recreation | 1969 |
| Shores Of Calvert Upper Dam (rivershore Drive) | Significant | Poor | 25 | Recreation | 1972 |
| Queensberry Drive Swm Pond | Significant | Fair | 19 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2001 |
| Calvert Gateway | Significant | Fair | 16 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2000 |
| Twin Lakes Upper Pond (hoile Lane) | Significant | Satisfactory | 15 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Prince Frederick Wwtp Pond 2 | Low | 65 | Other | 2002 | |
| Sunderland Railroad Embankment Pond | Low | Poor | 25 | Recreation | 1850 |
| Stoneleigh Community Pond (stoneleigh Court) | Low | Poor | 24 | Recreation | 1978 |
| Ferry Landing Woods Pond | Low | Fair | 22 | Recreation | 1981 |
| Running Hare Vineyard Lake | Low | Unsatisfactory | 20 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1970 |
| Shores Of Calvert Lower Dam | Low | Fair | 15 | Recreation | 1972 |
| Starkey Pond | Low | Poor | 11 | Recreation | 1950 |