Ashcroft Drive - Woodbridge Pond

Beaverdam Creek-TR· Prince George's, Maryland· Earth· 20 ft tall

High Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Ashcroft Drive - Woodbridge Pond is classified as high hazard in Maryland. 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	20 ft (taller than 41.2% in MD)
Dam Length	240 ft
Dam Type	Earth

NID ID	MD00614

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: June 26, 2023

State Regulated: No

Ownership

Prince Georges County

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ashcroft Drive - Woodbridge Pond?

Ashcroft Drive - Woodbridge Pond 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 Ashcroft Drive - Woodbridge Pond?

Ashcroft Drive - Woodbridge Pond is owned by Prince Georges County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Ashcroft Drive - Woodbridge Pond?

Ashcroft Drive - Woodbridge Pond 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 Ashcroft Drive - Woodbridge Pond?

Ashcroft Drive - Woodbridge Pond has a dam height of 20 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 Ashcroft Drive - Woodbridge Pond last inspected?

Ashcroft Drive - Woodbridge Pond was last inspected on June 26, 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.