Court House Point Disposal Area dam
Court House Point Disposal Area
Court House Point Disposal Area, located in Cecil, Maryland, is a Federal-owned earth dam constructed by the US Army Corps of Engineers in 1968. This offstream dam stands at a height of 7 feet and has a length of 3400 feet, with a storage capacity of 280 acre-feet. The dam serves the purpose of managing water resources in the area, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
The dam is regulated by the Maryland Dam Safety agency and undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in June 2004. Although the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam has been modified in 1985 for structural improvements. In the event of an emergency, the dam has emergency action plans in place, ensuring public safety and risk management measures are followed. The Court House Point Disposal Area plays a crucial role in water resource management in the Crystal Beach area, contributing to the overall environmental and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Overall, Court House Point Disposal Area is a significant infrastructure project that highlights the importance of water resource management and climate adaptation. With its controlled spillway and storage capacity, the dam serves as a key component in flood control and water supply management in Cecil, Maryland. The collaboration between Federal agencies and state regulators ensures the ongoing maintenance and safety of the dam, reflecting a commitment to sustainable water resource practices in the face of climate change challenges.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Court House Point Disposal Area -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Lake Tributary At Middletown | 1 cfs | → |
| Big Elk Creek At Elk Mills | 26 cfs | → |
| Christina River At Coochs Bridge | 7 cfs | → |
| Blackbird Creek At Blackbird | 1 cfs | → |
| White Clay Creek At Newark | 50 cfs | → |
| Morgan Creek Near Kennedyville | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Court House Point Disposal Area.
Boat launches
- Port Herman Drive 92, Cecil County
- Fredericktown Boat Ramp
- Stave Landing Road New Castle County
- Officers Row New Castle County
- Churchmans Road New Castle County
- Buckingham Road 9500, Kent County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Court House Point Disposal Area in the Snoflo app
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About Court House Point Disposal Area
Where does the data for Court House Point Disposal Area 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 Court House Point Disposal Area.