Big Meadows Farm Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMaryland
CountyKent
Nearest CityHainesville
River/StreamMill Creek-TR
Coordinates39.27519, -76.12484

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage75 acre-ft
Max Storage75 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge969 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBig Meadows Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/19/2022
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMD00420
Federal IDMD00420
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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