4Total Dams
0High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Dorchester County, Maryland
Dorchester County has 4 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams.
The average dam in Dorchester County is 108 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Hurlock Oxidation Ponds at 24 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurlock Oxidation Ponds | Low | Not assessed | 24 | Other | 1968 |
| Mill Creek Dam | Low | Not assessed | 11 | Recreation | 1930 |
| Higgins Millpond | Low | Not assessed | 9 | Recreation | 1801 |
| Galestown Millpond (galestown-reliance Road) | Low | Not assessed | 9 | Recreation | 1972 |