Starkey Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Starkey Pond, located in Calvert, Maryland, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1950 for water supply purposes.


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Summary

With a height of 11 feet and a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, this dam on Morsell Creek serves as a vital resource in the Patuxent River area. Although it has a low hazard potential and has not been formally rated for its condition, Starkey Pond is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Maryland Dam Safety agency.

The dam underwent structural modifications in 1994, and its spillway width of 4 feet allows for a maximum discharge of 55 cubic feet per second. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the surrounding area benefits from the pond's 22-acre surface area and its drainage area of 0.3 square miles. Starkey Pond's historical significance and ongoing utility make it a noteworthy feature for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and preservation of Maryland's water infrastructure.

Years Modified

1994 - Structural

Year Completed

1950

Dam Height

11

River Or Stream

Morsell Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

22

Drainage Area

0.3

Nid Storage

150

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

11
       
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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.