Penn East Business Park Dam

Maryland — Prince George's County — Western Branch

Location

StateMaryland
CountyPrince George's
RiverWestern Branch
Coordinates38.83564, -76.85126

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length1,095 ft
NID Storage35 acre-ft
Max Storage35 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJuly 15, 2021
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed2001
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerPrince Georges County Depart. of the Environment

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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