Higgins Millpond

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMaryland
CountyDorchester
Nearest CitySand Hill
River/StreamTransquaking River
Coordinates38.51833, -75.96450

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length905 ft
Year Completed1801 (225 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage807 acre-ft
Max Storage807 acre-ft
Normal Storage252 acre-ft
Surface Area183 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Max Discharge450 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerWilliam Wrightson
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Last Inspection12/03/2021
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMD00126
Federal IDMD00126
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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