Laurel Lakes No 2 (Upper) Oxford Drive
Key Takeaway
Laurel Lakes No 2 (Upper) Oxford Drive 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 | 14 ft (taller than 16.8% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,141 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1986 |
| NID ID | MD00231 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Prince Georges County
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Laurel Lakes No 2 (Upper) Oxford Drive?
Laurel Lakes No 2 (Upper) Oxford Drive 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 Laurel Lakes No 2 (Upper) Oxford Drive?
Laurel Lakes No 2 (Upper) Oxford Drive is owned by Prince Georges County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Laurel Lakes No 2 (Upper) Oxford Drive built?
Laurel Lakes No 2 (Upper) Oxford Drive 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 Laurel Lakes No 2 (Upper) Oxford Drive?
Laurel Lakes No 2 (Upper) Oxford Drive 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 Laurel Lakes No 2 (Upper) Oxford Drive?
Laurel Lakes No 2 (Upper) Oxford Drive has a dam height of 14 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 Laurel Lakes No 2 (Upper) Oxford Drive last inspected?
Laurel Lakes No 2 (Upper) Oxford Drive was last inspected on December 6, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.