Collington Life Care Center Lake

Patuxent River West Branch-TR· Prince George's, Maryland· Built 1986· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Collington Life Care Center Lake is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 60.9% in MD)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage120 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge105 cfs
Year Completed1986 (40 years old)
Year Modified1993
NID IDMD00491

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 3, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MD Dam Safety

Ownership

Collington Kendal

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Collington Life Care Center Lake?

Collington Life Care Center Lake is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Collington Life Care Center Lake?

Collington Life Care Center Lake is owned by Collington Kendal (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Collington Life Care Center Lake built?

Collington Life Care Center Lake was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Collington Life Care Center Lake?

Collington Life Care Center Lake serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Collington Life Care Center Lake?

Collington Life Care Center Lake has a dam height of 25 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 Collington Life Care Center Lake last inspected?

Collington Life Care Center Lake was last inspected on May 3, 2016. 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.