Beechtree Dam
Beechtree Dam is an earth dam located in Prince George's County, Maryland, built in 2002. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Beechtree Dam
The primary purpose of Beechtree Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lake Presidential Golf Club (private). It impounds the East Branch, Collington Branch near Upper Marlboro.
The dam stands 50 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 29 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2002, the structure is relatively new.
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 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 11/28/2018.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Prince George's |
| Nearest City | Upper Marlboro |
| River/Stream | East Branch, Collington Branch |
| Coordinates | 38.84460, -76.74050 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 267 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Lake Presidential Golf Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/28/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00403 |
| Federal ID | MD00403 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |