Riley Mill Pond

Mill Creek· Kent, Maryland· Built 1950· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Riley Mill Pond is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 16.8% in MD)
Dam Length424 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage360 acre-ft
Normal Storage128 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge2,014 cfs
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDMD00190

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: February 25, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MD Dam Safety

Ownership

Jack Bachmann

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Riley Mill Pond?

Riley Mill Pond 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 Riley Mill Pond?

Riley Mill Pond is owned by Jack Bachmann (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Riley Mill Pond built?

Riley Mill Pond was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Riley Mill Pond?

Riley Mill Pond 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 Riley Mill Pond?

Riley Mill Pond has a dam height of 14 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 Riley Mill Pond last inspected?

Riley Mill Pond was last inspected on February 25, 2019. 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.