Camden Avenue Dam dam
Camden Avenue Dam
Located in Shad Point, Maryland, the Camden Avenue Dam is a key structure on Tonytank Creek, completed in 1921 by the Maryland State Highway Administration. With a height of 12 feet and a length of 350 feet, the dam serves multiple purposes such as flood risk reduction, recreation, and other purposes. It has a storage capacity of 342 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 42 acres, with a drainage area of 11.5 square miles.
Managed by the Maryland Dam Safety agency, the Camden Avenue Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 92 feet, capable of handling a maximum discharge of 2300 cubic feet per second. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated, with its last inspection conducted in June 2017. The risk assessment for the Camden Avenue Dam is moderate, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and management measures to ensure its safety and functionality.
Overall, the Camden Avenue Dam stands as a vital structure for flood risk reduction and recreational activities in the region, serving as a testament to Maryland's commitment to water resource management. With its historical significance and ongoing regulatory oversight, the dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding community from potential hazards while providing a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the Camden Avenue Dam remains a key asset for resilience and sustainability in Wicomico County, Maryland.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Camden Avenue Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Beaverdam Creek Near Salisbury | 17 cfs | → |
| Manokin Branch Near Princess Anne | 1 cfs | → |
| Nassawango Creek Near Snow Hill | 4 cfs | → |
| Pocomoke River Near Willards | 13 cfs | → |
| Chicamacomico River Near Salem | 8 cfs | → |
| Birch Branch At Showell | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Camden Avenue Dam.
⚓ Boat launches
- Leonards Mill Pond Drive 2899, Wicomico County
- Tyaskin Wharf Road Wicomico County
- Dogwood Lane Sussex County
- Cedar Hill Marina
- Race Street Vienna
- Bivalve Wharf Road 20800, Wicomico County
⛺ Campgrounds
- Camp Sandy Pines
- Trap Pond State Park
- Milburn Landing - Pocomoke State Park
- Shad Landing - Pocomoke State Park
- Soroptimist Park
- Janes Island State Park
🎣 Fishing spots
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About Camden Avenue Dam
Where does the data for Camden Avenue Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Camden Avenue Dam.