Chesapeake City East Disposal Area dam
Chesapeake City East Disposal Area
The Chesapeake City East Disposal Area, Bethel Road, also known as C&D Canal Dredge Disposal Area No 18, is a federally-owned site in Cecil County, Maryland managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. This disposal area, completed in 1968, serves primarily for recreational purposes and spans over 15,000 feet in length with a dam height of 42 feet. With a storage capacity of 2,000 acre-feet and a surface area of 370 acres, this site plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite its high hazard potential, the condition of the Chesapeake City East Disposal Area dam is currently not rated, with the last inspection conducted in December 2015. The risk assessment for this site is moderate, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. With state permitting and inspection in place, efforts are being made to enforce regulatory compliance and implement risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards.
Located offstream in Chesapeake City, Maryland, this disposal area contributes to the overall water management infrastructure in the region. As climate change impacts water resources, it is crucial to prioritize the maintenance and upkeep of such structures to ensure the resilience and sustainability of water systems in the face of evolving environmental 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 Chesapeake City East Disposal Area -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Lake Tributary At Middletown | 1 cfs | → |
| Christina River At Coochs Bridge | 7 cfs | → |
| Big Elk Creek At Elk Mills | 26 cfs | → |
| White Clay Creek At Newark | 50 cfs | → |
| Blackbird Creek At Blackbird | 1 cfs | → |
| White Clay Creek Near Newark | 35 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Chesapeake City East Disposal Area.
Boat launches
- Port Herman Drive 92, Cecil County
- Officers Row New Castle County
- Fredericktown Boat Ramp
- Stave Landing Road New Castle County
- Churchmans Road New Castle County
- Riviera Drive 54, Pennsville
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Chesapeake City East Disposal Area 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 Chesapeake City East Disposal Area
Where does the data for Chesapeake City East 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 High 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 Chesapeake City East Disposal Area.