Bohemia Mill (Old Telegraph Road)
Key Takeaway
Bohemia Mill (Old Telegraph Road) is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1913 and is 113 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 21.8% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 356 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 228 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 970 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1913 (113 years old) |
| NID ID | MD00158 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Cecil County
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Bohemia Mill (Old Telegraph Road)?
Bohemia Mill (Old Telegraph Road) is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Bohemia Mill (Old Telegraph Road)?
Bohemia Mill (Old Telegraph Road) is owned by Cecil County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bohemia Mill (Old Telegraph Road) built?
Bohemia Mill (Old Telegraph Road) was completed in 1913, making it 113 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Bohemia Mill (Old Telegraph Road)?
Bohemia Mill (Old Telegraph Road) has a dam height of 15 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Bohemia Mill (Old Telegraph Road) last inspected?
Bohemia Mill (Old Telegraph Road) was last inspected on August 12, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.