Back Creek Dam (old Telegraph Road)

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMaryland
CountyCecil
Nearest CityChesapeake City
River/StreamBack Creek
Coordinates39.51330, -75.78160

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length600 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage122 acre-ft
Max Storage122 acre-ft
Normal Storage43 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge1,820 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCecil County
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection12/10/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMD00191
Federal IDMD00191
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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