Mitchell Pond #1 (Nanticoke Road) in Wicomico, Maryland, is a state-regulated earth dam completed in 1937 for flood risk reduction along the Owens Branch and Unknown Tributaries.
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The dam stands at a height of 9 feet with a hydraulic height of 8 feet and a length of 450 feet. It has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet and a normal storage of 16 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 10.1 acres with a drainage area of 3.2 square miles.
With a significant hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment, Mitchell Pond #1 is inspected every three years, with the last inspection conducted in December 2019. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 8 feet and outlet gates of needle type. Despite its moderate risk rating, the dam has not had any USACE involvement and meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. Overall, Mitchell Pond #1 serves as a crucial infrastructure for managing flood risks in the area, highlighting the importance of water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
Years Modified |
1998 - Other |
Year Completed |
1937 |
Dam Length |
450 |
Dam Height |
9 |
River Or Stream |
Owens Branch and Unknown Trib |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10.1 |
Hydraulic Height |
8 |
Drainage Area |
3.2 |
Nid Storage |
78 |
Structural Height |
9 |
Outlet Gates |
Needle - 0 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
9 |