Dams in Caroline County, Maryland
6Total Dams
0High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Caroline County, Maryland
Caroline County has 6 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Caroline County is 103 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Scull Farm Pond at 22 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nagels Mill Pond | Significant | Fair | 16 | Recreation | 1860 |
| Chambers Lake | Significant | Poor | 11 | Recreation | 1937 |
| Scull Farm Pond | Low | Fair | 22 | Recreation | 1974 |
| Williston Mill Dam (md 617 Old Harmony Road) | Low | Satisfactory | 18 | Recreation | 1936 |
| Lake Bonnie | Low | 14 | Recreation | 1850 | |
| Smithville Dam (possum Hill Road) | Low | Satisfactory | 14 | Recreation | 1980 |