Camden Avenue Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMaryland
CountyWicomico
Nearest CityShad Point
River/StreamTonytank Creek
Coordinates38.33590, -75.61360

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length350 ft
Year Completed1921 (105 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage342 acre-ft
Max Storage342 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area42 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Max Discharge2,300 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerWicomico County Government
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/01/2022
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMD00027
Federal IDMD00027
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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