Powellville Dam
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Wicomico |
| Nearest City | Powellville |
| River/Stream | Adkins Race |
| Coordinates | 38.33080, -75.37370 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 32 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,580 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | MD DOT-State Highway Admin District 1 |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |