Aragona Village

Broad Creek-Offstream· Prince George's, Maryland· Built 1991· Earth· 21 ft tall

High Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Aragona Village is classified as high hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	21 ft (taller than 47.7% in MD)
Dam Length	2,000 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	56 acre-ft

Drainage Area	0 sq mi
Year Completed	1991 (35 years old)
NID ID	MD00623

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: March 29, 2023

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: MD Dam Safety

Ownership

Prince Georges County

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Aragona Village?

Aragona Village is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Aragona Village?

Aragona Village is owned by Prince Georges County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Aragona Village built?

Aragona Village was completed in 1991, making it 35 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Aragona Village?

Aragona Village serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Aragona Village?

Aragona Village has a dam height of 21 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Aragona Village last inspected?

Aragona Village was last inspected on March 29, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.