Parker Pond (Maryland)
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Max. length1.02 miles (1.64 km) [2]
Surface area41.5 acres 41.5 acres (16.8 ha)[3]
Water volume245.0 acres per foot (325.3 ha/m)[3]
| Parker Pond | |
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  Parker Pond  Parker Pond | |
| Coordinates | 38°21′00″N 75°32′42″W / 38.35000°N 75.54500°W[1] |
| Max. length | 1.02 miles (1.64 km) [2] |
| Surface area | 41.5 acres 41.5 acres (16.8 ha)[3] |
| Water volume | 245.0 acres per foot (325.3 ha/m)[3] |
| Surface elevation | 36 ft (11 m)[4] |
Parker Pond is a pond in Wicomico County, Maryland formed by a widening of Beaverdam Creek.[1]
Parker Pond is a man-made body of water, constructed around 1778 using soil excavated from an area adjacent to the east sIde of the dam.[2] The original purpose of the dam was to provide water power, operate a gristmill and a sawmill.[2] In the late 1700’s the pond was known as Robbins' Mill Lot owned by James B. Robbins.[2]
The dam is located on Beaverdam Creek approximately 1.5 miles upstream from Beaglin Park Dam forming Schumaker Pond within the Wicomico River drainage basin.[2]
