Laurel Lakes No 2 (upper) Oxford Drive
Laurel Lakes No 2 (upper) Oxford Drive is an earth dam located in Prince George's County, Maryland, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Laurel Lakes No 2 (upper) Oxford Drive
The primary purpose of Laurel Lakes No 2 (upper) Oxford Drive is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Prince Georges County Depart. Of The Environment (local government). It impounds the Bear Branch.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/09/2022.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Prince George's |
| River/Stream | Bear Branch |
| Coordinates | 39.09008, -76.86574 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,141 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Prince Georges County Depart. of the Environment |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00233 |
| Federal ID | MD00233 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |