Cherry Hill Park Dam
Cherry Hill Park Dam is an earth dam located in Prince George's County, Maryland, built in 1986. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cherry Hill Park Dam
The primary purpose of Cherry Hill Park Dam 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 Cherry Hill Park Llc (private). It impounds the Paint Branch-tr near Beltsville.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 years old.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/19/2023.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Prince George's |
| Nearest City | Beltsville |
| River/Stream | Paint Branch-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.02350, -76.94270 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 243 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Cherry Hill Park LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/19/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00474 |
| Federal ID | MD00474 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |