Summerfield Swm Pond No. 1 (chatsfield Way)
Summerfield Swm Pond No. 1 (chatsfield Way) is an earth dam located in Prince George's County, Maryland, built in 1994. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Summerfield Swm Pond No. 1 (chatsfield Way)
The primary purpose of Summerfield Swm Pond No. 1 (chatsfield Way) is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Prince Georges County Depart. Of The Environment (local government). It impounds the Southwest Branch-tr near Northampton.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/12/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Maryland dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Prince George's |
| Nearest City | Northampton |
| River/Stream | Southwest Branch-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.89775, -76.85680 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Prince Georges County Depart. of the Environment |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/12/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00366 |
| Federal ID | MD00366 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |