Chestertown Stablization Pond No. 1

Offstream-Radcliffe Creek· Kent, Maryland· Built 1967· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Chestertown Stablization Pond No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 73.4% in MD)
Dam Length4,006 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage229 acre-ft
Normal Storage84 acre-ft
Surface Area28 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge20 cfs
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
Year Modified1990
NID IDMD00161

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: April 9, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MD Dam Safety

Ownership

Chestertown Utilities Commission

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Chestertown Stablization Pond No. 1?

Chestertown Stablization Pond No. 1 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 Chestertown Stablization Pond No. 1?

Chestertown Stablization Pond No. 1 is owned by Chestertown Utilities Commission (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Chestertown Stablization Pond No. 1 built?

Chestertown Stablization Pond No. 1 was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Chestertown Stablization Pond No. 1?

Chestertown Stablization Pond No. 1 serves the following purposes: Recreation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Chestertown Stablization Pond No. 1?

Chestertown Stablization Pond No. 1 has a dam height of 29 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 Chestertown Stablization Pond No. 1 last inspected?

Chestertown Stablization Pond No. 1 was last inspected on April 9, 2021. 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.