Umstc Lower Dam (curie Drive)
Umstc Lower Dam (curie Drive) is an earth dam located in Prince George's County, Maryland, built in 2001. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Umstc Lower Dam (curie Drive)
The primary purpose of Umstc Lower Dam (curie Drive) is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Bowie (local government). It impounds the Patuxent River-tr near Wssc Pump Sta.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 625 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 129 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 06/25/2024.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Prince George's |
| Nearest City | Wssc Pump Sta |
| River/Stream | Patuxent River-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.96250, -76.70830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Bowie |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/25/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00390 |
| Federal ID | MD00390 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |