Greenbelt Dam

Prince George's County, Maryland (near Greenbelt)

River/Stream: Indian Creek-TR

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
22 ft
Dam Length
640 ft
Reservoir Storage
326 acre-ft
Year Completed
1936
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
2,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-06-27

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MD00008
State
Maryland (MD)
Coordinates
39.00270, -76.89070
Age
90 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.