Talbot Country Club Pond (Country Club Drive)

Trippe Creek-TR· Talbot, Maryland· Built 1963· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Talbot Country Club Pond (Country Club Drive) is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 10.3% in MD)
Dam Length550 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage109 acre-ft
Normal Storage31 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge51 cfs
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)
Year Modified1991
NID IDMD00178

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: December 11, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MD Dam Safety

Ownership

Talbot Country Club

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Talbot Country Club Pond (Country Club Drive)?

Talbot Country Club Pond (Country Club 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 Talbot Country Club Pond (Country Club Drive)?

Talbot Country Club Pond (Country Club Drive) is owned by Talbot Country Club (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Talbot Country Club Pond (Country Club Drive) built?

Talbot Country Club Pond (Country Club Drive) was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Talbot Country Club Pond (Country Club Drive)?

Talbot Country Club Pond (Country Club Drive) serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Talbot Country Club Pond (Country Club Drive)?

Talbot Country Club Pond (Country Club Drive) has a dam height of 12 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 Talbot Country Club Pond (Country Club Drive) last inspected?

Talbot Country Club Pond (Country Club Drive) was last inspected on December 11, 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.