Smithville Dam (possum Hill Road)

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMaryland
CountyCaroline
Nearest CityFederalsburg
River/StreamMarshyhope-TR-Smithville Ditch
Coordinates38.77360, -75.72970

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length597 ft
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage336 acre-ft
Max Storage336 acre-ft
Normal Storage140 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Max Discharge2,282 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMD DNR-Public Lands, Engineering & Constr-Eastern
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/07/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMD00048
Federal IDMD00048
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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