Woodlawn Railroad Embankment On Basin Run

Basin Run· Cecil, Maryland· Built 1940· Earth· 40 ft tall

High Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Woodlawn Railroad Embankment On Basin Run is classified as high hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	40 ft (taller than 84.9% in MD)
Dam Length	1,800 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	450 acre-ft
Normal Storage	0 acre-ft

Surface Area	0 acres
Drainage Area	1 sq mi
Year Completed	1940 (86 years old)
Year Modified	2002
NID ID	MD00422

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: June 23, 2021

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: MD Dam Safety

Ownership

Bainbridge Development Corp

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Woodlawn Railroad Embankment On Basin Run?

Woodlawn Railroad Embankment On Basin Run is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Woodlawn Railroad Embankment On Basin Run?

Woodlawn Railroad Embankment On Basin Run is owned by Bainbridge Development Corp (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Woodlawn Railroad Embankment On Basin Run built?

Woodlawn Railroad Embankment On Basin Run was completed in 1940, making it 86 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Woodlawn Railroad Embankment On Basin Run?

Woodlawn Railroad Embankment On Basin Run has a dam height of 40 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 Woodlawn Railroad Embankment On Basin Run last inspected?

Woodlawn Railroad Embankment On Basin Run was last inspected on June 23, 2021. 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.