Tuckahoe State Park Dam (Crouse Mill Road)

Tuckahoe Creek· Queen Anne's, Maryland· Built 1975· Arch· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Tuckahoe State Park Dam (Crouse Mill Road) is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 16.8% in MD)
Dam Length1,700 ft
Dam TypeArch
Max Storage1.2K acre-ft
Normal Storage26 acre-ft
Surface Area86 acres
Drainage Area100 sq mi
Max Discharge6,500 cfs
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)
NID IDMD00149

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: March 7, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MD Dam Safety

Ownership

MD DNR-Public Lands, Engineering & Constr-Eastern

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Tuckahoe State Park Dam (Crouse Mill Road)?

Tuckahoe State Park Dam (Crouse Mill 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 Tuckahoe State Park Dam (Crouse Mill Road)?

Tuckahoe State Park Dam (Crouse Mill Road) is owned by MD DNR-Public Lands, Engineering & Constr-Eastern (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Tuckahoe State Park Dam (Crouse Mill Road) built?

Tuckahoe State Park Dam (Crouse Mill Road) was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Tuckahoe State Park Dam (Crouse Mill Road)?

Tuckahoe State Park Dam (Crouse Mill Road) 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 Tuckahoe State Park Dam (Crouse Mill Road)?

Tuckahoe State Park Dam (Crouse Mill Road) 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 Tuckahoe State Park Dam (Crouse Mill Road) last inspected?

Tuckahoe State Park Dam (Crouse Mill Road) was last inspected on March 7, 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.