St. Pauls Millpond dam
St. Pauls Millpond
St. Pauls Millpond, also known as Chesapeake Farms or Remington Farms, is a private-owned water resource located in Kent, Maryland, near the city of Mckinleyville. Built in 1900, this earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and spans 800 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 166 acre-feet. The primary purpose of St. Pauls Millpond is for recreation, providing a serene environment for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy activities such as fishing and boating on its 20.1-acre surface area.
Managed by the Maryland Dam Safety regulatory agency, St. Pauls Millpond has undergone modifications in 1990 to enhance its hydraulic and structural integrity. The dam is equipped with a controlled spillway and other controlled outlet gates to manage water levels and discharge. Despite being assessed as in fair condition as of April 2022, the dam poses a significant hazard potential due to its location and the high risk of inundation. Emergency action plans are in place, with regular inspections and a risk assessment rating of very high (1) highlighting the importance of vigilant monitoring and management to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and water resources.
With a rich history and essential role in providing recreational opportunities and water storage, St. Pauls Millpond serves as a valuable asset in the region's water resource infrastructure. Its significant risk potential underscores the importance of ongoing maintenance and monitoring to safeguard against potential hazards and ensure the continued enjoyment and safety of those who utilize this picturesque water resource.
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 St. Pauls Millpond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Creek Near Kennedyville | 3 cfs | → |
| Chesterville Branch Near Crumpton | 1 cfs | → |
| Sallie Harris Creek Near Carmichael | 3 cfs | → |
| Unicorn Branch Near Millington | 8 cfs | → |
| Otter Point Creek Near Edgewood | 57 cfs | → |
| Whitemarsh Run At White Marsh | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near St. Pauls Millpond.
Track St. Pauls Millpond in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About St. Pauls Millpond
Where does the data for St. Pauls Millpond 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 Significant 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 St. Pauls Millpond.