Tinkers Creek Regional Swm Pond No. 8
Tinkers Creek Regional Swm Pond No. 8 is an earth dam located in Prince George's County, Maryland, built in 1991. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Tinkers Creek Regional Swm Pond No. 8
The primary purpose of Tinkers Creek Regional Swm Pond No. 8 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 Tinkers Creek-tr near Temple Hill Rd.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/28/2023.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Prince George's |
| Nearest City | Temple Hill Rd |
| River/Stream | Tinkers Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.77510, -76.92190 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 247 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Prince Georges County Depart. of the Environment |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00498 |
| Federal ID | MD00498 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |