Heritage Harbour (Mastline Drive)

South River-TR· Anne Arundel, Maryland· Built 1974· Earth· 34 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Heritage Harbour (Mastline Drive) is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 34 ft (taller than 78.9% in MD)
Dam Length625 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage46 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge300 cfs
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)
Year Modified1974
NID IDMD00150

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: July 21, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MD Dam Safety

Ownership

Heritage Harbour Comm Assoc

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Heritage Harbour (Mastline Drive)?

Heritage Harbour (Mastline Drive) 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 Heritage Harbour (Mastline Drive)?

Heritage Harbour (Mastline Drive) is owned by Heritage Harbour Comm Assoc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Heritage Harbour (Mastline Drive) built?

Heritage Harbour (Mastline Drive) was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Heritage Harbour (Mastline Drive)?

Heritage Harbour (Mastline Drive) serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Heritage Harbour (Mastline Drive)?

Heritage Harbour (Mastline Drive) has a dam height of 34 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 Heritage Harbour (Mastline Drive) last inspected?

Heritage Harbour (Mastline Drive) was last inspected on July 21, 2020. 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.