Parker Farms Dam

Piscataway Creek-TR-OS· Prince George's, Maryland· Built 1978· Earth· 32 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Parker Farms Dam is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 77.7% in MD)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage25 acre-ft
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge64 cfs
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
NID IDMD00302

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: July 15, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MD Dam Safety

Ownership

Parker Farms

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Parker Farms Dam?

Parker Farms Dam 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 Parker Farms Dam?

Parker Farms Dam is owned by Parker Farms (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Parker Farms Dam built?

Parker Farms Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Parker Farms Dam?

Parker Farms Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Parker Farms Dam?

Parker Farms Dam has a dam height of 32 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 Parker Farms Dam last inspected?

Parker Farms Dam was last inspected on July 15, 2021. 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.