Urieville Dam (Augustine Herman Hwy)

Kent County, Maryland (near Chester Estates)

River/Stream: Morgan Creek-TR

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
17 ft
Dam Length
600 ft
Reservoir Storage
250 acre-ft
Year Completed
1955
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
1,750 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2024-12-23

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MD00024
State
Maryland (MD)
Coordinates
39.27890, -76.02472
Age
71 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.