Shellman Farm Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMaryland
CountyKent
Nearest CityMD RTE 291
River/StreamChester River-TR
Coordinates39.26031, -75.95000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length350 ft
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage63 acre-ft
Max Storage63 acre-ft
Normal Storage8 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge2,448 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJo Anne Shellman Hutchinson
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/31/2022
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMD00424
Federal IDMD00424
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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