Teels Lake Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMaryland
CountyKent
Nearest CityShorewood Estates
River/StreamSwantown Creek
Coordinates39.35360, -75.84850

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length200 ft
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage376 acre-ft
Max Storage376 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge2,570 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTeels Lake Ltd Partnership
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/22/2020
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMD00379
Federal IDMD00379
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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