Van Dusen Road

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMaryland
CountyPrince George's
Nearest CityLaurel
River/StreamBear Branch
Coordinates39.09128, -76.87598

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length895 ft
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage116 acre-ft
Max Storage116 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCity of Laurel Mayor & City Council
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection02/17/2023
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMD00615
Federal IDMD00615
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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