Woodlawn Railroad Embankment On Basin Run

Cecil County, Maryland (near Cardiff)

River/Stream: Basin Run

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
40 ft
Dam Length
1,800 ft
Reservoir Storage
450 acre-ft
Year Completed
1940
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2024-11-12

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MD00462
State
Maryland (MD)
Coordinates
39.64200, -76.10050
Age
86 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.