Dams in Queen Anne's County, Maryland
8Total Dams
0High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in Queen Anne's County, Maryland
Queen Anne's County has 8 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Another 3 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Queen Anne's County is 91 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Dodd Farm Pond at 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wye Mills Dam | Significant | Fair | 20 | Recreation | 1682 |
| Owings Farm Pond | Significant | Fair | 16 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1967 |
| Unicorn Branch Dam | Significant | Fair | 13 | Recreation | 1964 |
| Dodd Farm Pond | Low | Poor | 27 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1984 |
| Mezick Farm Pond | Low | Fair | 16 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1974 |
| Tuckahoe State Park Dam (crouse Mill Road) | Low | Fair | 14 | Recreation | 1975 |
| Boxers Rest Farm Pond | Low | Satisfactory | 8 | Irrigation | 1975 |
| Foreman Branch Dam | Low | Fair | 7 | Irrigation | 1955 |