Camden Avenue Dam

Tonytank Creek· Wicomico, Maryland· Built 1921· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Other Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Camden Avenue Dam is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1921 and is 105 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 10.3% in MD)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage342 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area42 acres
Drainage Area12 sq mi
Max Discharge2,300 cfs
Year Completed1921 (105 years old)
Year Modified1958
NID IDMD00027

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 14, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MD Dam Safety

Ownership

Wicomico County Government

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Camden Avenue Dam?

Camden Avenue Dam 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 Camden Avenue Dam?

Camden Avenue Dam is owned by Wicomico County Government (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Camden Avenue Dam built?

Camden Avenue Dam was completed in 1921, making it 105 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Camden Avenue Dam?

Camden Avenue Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Other, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Camden Avenue Dam?

Camden Avenue Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Camden Avenue Dam last inspected?

Camden Avenue Dam was last inspected on June 14, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.