High Banks

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMaryland
CountyTalbot
Nearest CityPreston
River/StreamChoptank River-TR
Coordinates38.79194, -75.94444

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length350 ft
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage68 acre-ft
Max Storage68 acre-ft
Normal Storage26 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge615 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerDavid Westerfield
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Last Inspection11/01/2016
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMD00473
Federal IDMD00473
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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