Tower Hill Community Pond Dam (tower Hill Road)

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMaryland
CountySt. Mary's
River/StreamPoplar Creek
Coordinates38.21771, -76.57503

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length312 ft
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage28 acre-ft
Max Storage28 acre-ft
Normal Storage15 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge22 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerTower Hill Civic Association
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/11/2022
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMD00247
Federal IDMD00247
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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