Soil Conservation Service Lake (Soil Conservation Road)

Prince George's County, Maryland (near Berwyn Heights)

River/Stream: Beck Branch

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
17 ft
Dam Length
250 ft
Reservoir Storage
176 acre-ft
Year Completed
1939
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
781 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-10-19

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MD00111
State
Maryland (MD)
Coordinates
39.01358, -76.85114
Age
87 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.