Parker Pond (N. Shumaker Drive)

Beaverdam Creek· Wicomico, Maryland· Built 1956· Earth· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Parker Pond (N. Shumaker Drive) is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 7.4% in MD)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage245 acre-ft
Normal Storage130 acre-ft
Surface Area42 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Max Discharge806 cfs
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)
NID IDMD00085

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 Parker Pond (N. Shumaker Drive)?

Parker Pond (N. Shumaker 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 Parker Pond (N. Shumaker Drive)?

Parker Pond (N. Shumaker Drive) is owned by Wicomico County Government (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Parker Pond (N. Shumaker Drive) built?

Parker Pond (N. Shumaker Drive) was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Parker Pond (N. Shumaker Drive)?

Parker Pond (N. Shumaker 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 Parker Pond (N. Shumaker Drive)?

Parker Pond (N. Shumaker Drive) has a dam height of 11 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 Parker Pond (N. Shumaker Drive) last inspected?

Parker Pond (N. Shumaker Drive) 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.