Richard Smith Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMaryland
CountyKent
River/StreamHerring Branch
Coordinates39.36398, -75.79108

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length345 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage56 acre-ft
Max Storage56 acre-ft
Normal Storage16 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,425 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerFloyd Price Jr. & Terri
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/24/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMD00399
Federal IDMD00399
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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