Foreman Branch Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMaryland
CountyQueen Anne's
Nearest CityBuckingham Wharf
River/StreamForeman Branch
Coordinates39.23550, -75.98970

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height7 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length628 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage320 acre-ft
Max Storage320 acre-ft
Normal Storage92 acre-ft
Surface Area71 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge548 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerGrasslands Plantation, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/11/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMD00189
Federal IDMD00189
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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