Queensberry Drive Playground Dam

Hunting Creek-TR· Calvert, Maryland· Built 1981· Earth· 28 ft tall

Significant Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Queensberry Drive Playground Dam is classified as significant hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	28 ft (taller than 70.5% in MD)
Dam Length	300 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	120 acre-ft
Normal Storage	30 acre-ft

Surface Area	6 acres
Drainage Area	0 sq mi
Max Discharge	163 cfs
Year Completed	1981 (45 years old)
Year Modified	1981
NID ID	MD00485

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

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

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: March 5, 2020

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: MD Dam Safety

Ownership

Queensberry Community Association, Inc.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Queensberry Drive Playground Dam?

Queensberry Drive Playground Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Queensberry Drive Playground Dam?

Queensberry Drive Playground Dam is owned by Queensberry Community Association, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Queensberry Drive Playground Dam built?

Queensberry Drive Playground Dam was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Queensberry Drive Playground Dam?

Queensberry Drive Playground Dam 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 Queensberry Drive Playground Dam?

Queensberry Drive Playground Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Queensberry Drive Playground Dam last inspected?

Queensberry Drive Playground Dam was last inspected on March 5, 2020. 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.