Wildewood Dam On St Marys River

St. Mary's County, Maryland (near California)

River/Stream: St. Marys River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
10 ft
Dam Length
142 ft
Reservoir Storage
76 acre-ft
Year Completed
1989
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
4,842 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2024-12-11

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

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MD00541
State
Maryland (MD)
Coordinates
38.30740, -76.53739
Age
37 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.