Galestown Millpond (Galestown-Reliance Road)
Key Takeaway
Galestown Millpond (Galestown-Reliance Road) is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 2.9% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 228 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 711 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | MD00124 |
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
Dorchester County DPW
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Galestown Millpond (Galestown-Reliance Road)?
Galestown Millpond (Galestown-Reliance 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 Galestown Millpond (Galestown-Reliance Road)?
Galestown Millpond (Galestown-Reliance Road) is owned by Dorchester County DPW (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Galestown Millpond (Galestown-Reliance Road) built?
Galestown Millpond (Galestown-Reliance Road) was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Galestown Millpond (Galestown-Reliance Road)?
Galestown Millpond (Galestown-Reliance Road) serves the following purposes: Recreation, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Galestown Millpond (Galestown-Reliance Road)?
Galestown Millpond (Galestown-Reliance Road) has a dam height of 9 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 Galestown Millpond (Galestown-Reliance Road) last inspected?
Galestown Millpond (Galestown-Reliance Road) was last inspected on December 12, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.