Prince George Country Club Dam (Pleasant Prospect)

Northeast Branch· Prince George's, Maryland· Built 1982· Earth· 22 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Prince George Country Club Dam (Pleasant Prospect) is classified as high hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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	22 ft (taller than 50.6% in MD)
Dam Length	450 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	1.6K acre-ft
Normal Storage	350 acre-ft

Surface Area	67 acres
Drainage Area	3 sq mi
Max Discharge	8,049 cfs
Year Completed	1982 (44 years old)
Year Modified	1982
NID ID	MD00272

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: October 28, 2022

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: MD Dam Safety

Ownership

Concert Woodmore, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Prince George Country Club Dam (Pleasant Prospect)?

Prince George Country Club Dam (Pleasant Prospect) 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 Prince George Country Club Dam (Pleasant Prospect)?

Prince George Country Club Dam (Pleasant Prospect) is owned by Concert Woodmore, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Prince George Country Club Dam (Pleasant Prospect) built?

Prince George Country Club Dam (Pleasant Prospect) was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 Prince George Country Club Dam (Pleasant Prospect)?

Prince George Country Club Dam (Pleasant Prospect) serves the following purposes: Recreation, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Prince George Country Club Dam (Pleasant Prospect)?

Prince George Country Club Dam (Pleasant Prospect) has a dam height of 22 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 Prince George Country Club Dam (Pleasant Prospect) last inspected?

Prince George Country Club Dam (Pleasant Prospect) was last inspected on October 28, 2022. 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.