Northridge Swm Pond (quisinberry Way)
Northridge Swm Pond (quisinberry Way) is an earth dam located in Prince George's County, Maryland, built in 1989. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Northridge Swm Pond (quisinberry Way)
The primary purpose of Northridge Swm Pond (quisinberry 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 City Of Bowie (local government). It impounds the Horsepen Branch-tr near Bowie.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 410 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 108 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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 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 08/27/2024.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Prince George's |
| Nearest City | Bowie |
| River/Stream | Horsepen Branch-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.98998, -76.78980 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 494 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | City of Bowie |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/27/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00515 |
| Federal ID | MD00515 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |