Wye Mills Dam
Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Queen Anne's |
| Nearest City | Wye Mills |
| River/Stream | Wye East River |
| Coordinates | 38.94250, -76.08050 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 832 ft |
| Year Completed | 1682 (344 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,224 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,224 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 302 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 61 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,930 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MD DNR-Public Lands, Engineering & Constr-Eastern |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/23/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |