Laurel Lakes No 1 (lower)

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMaryland
CountyPrince George's
River/StreamBear Branch
Coordinates39.09089, -76.85973

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length600 ft
Year Completed1986 (40 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage266 acre-ft
Max Storage266 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge3,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerPrince Georges County Depart. of the Environment
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/15/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMD00234
Federal IDMD00234
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Laurel Lakes No 2 (upper) Oxford Drive 0.3 mi Low Van Dusen Road 0.9 mi Significant North Laurel Park Swm Pond (sewall Avenue) 1.8 mi Significant T. Howard Duckett Dam 2.0 mi High Wyndemere Swm Pond 2.1 mi Significant Country Meadows Swm Pond 2.7 mi Significant Ashcroft Drive - Woodbridge Pond 3.0 mi High Indian Creek Site 3 3.0 mi High Laurel Sand & Gravel Wash Pond 3.0 mi Low Contee Main Settling Pond 3.1 mi High