Hexton Farms Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Hexton Farms, located in Cecil County, Maryland, is a private recreational dam with a low hazard potential that was completed in 1966.


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Summary

The dam, standing at a height of 15 feet and with a length of 520 feet, serves the primary purpose of providing a fish and wildlife pond for recreational activities. Situated on Hall Creek, the dam has a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet and a surface area of 10 acres, making it an ideal spot for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy nature.

Managed by the Maryland Dam Safety regulatory agency, Hexton Farms undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 150 feet, capable of handling a maximum discharge of 2100 cubic feet per second. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is deemed to be in good condition as of the latest assessment in April 2021. With its picturesque setting and recreational amenities, Hexton Farms is a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking a peaceful retreat in Fredericktown, Maryland.

Overall, Hexton Farms stands as a testament to responsible dam construction and management, providing a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors to appreciate the intersection of water resources and natural beauty. Its history, design, and purpose make it a valuable asset in the conservation and enjoyment of Maryland's waterways, embodying the harmony between human recreation and environmental stewardship in the face of climate challenges.

Year Completed

1966

Dam Length

520

Dam Height

15

River Or Stream

Hall Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Drainage Area

2.6

Nid Storage

90

Outlet Gates

Flap - 0

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

15
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.