Summerfield Swm Pond No. 1 (Chatsfield Way)

Southwest Branch-TR· Prince George's, Maryland· Built 1994· Earth· 23 ft tall

High Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Summerfield Swm Pond No. 1 (Chatsfield Way) is classified as high hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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	23 ft (taller than 55.9% in MD)
Dam Length	550 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	150 acre-ft
Normal Storage	0 acre-ft

Surface Area	0 acres
Drainage Area	1 sq mi
Max Discharge	800 cfs
Year Completed	1994 (32 years old)
Year Modified	1994
NID ID	MD00324

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: February 16, 2022

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: MD Dam Safety

Ownership

Prince Georges County

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Summerfield Swm Pond No. 1 (Chatsfield Way)?

Summerfield Swm Pond No. 1 (Chatsfield Way) 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 Summerfield Swm Pond No. 1 (Chatsfield Way)?

Summerfield Swm Pond No. 1 (Chatsfield Way) is owned by Prince Georges County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Summerfield Swm Pond No. 1 (Chatsfield Way) built?

Summerfield Swm Pond No. 1 (Chatsfield Way) was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 Summerfield Swm Pond No. 1 (Chatsfield Way)?

Summerfield Swm Pond No. 1 (Chatsfield Way) 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 Summerfield Swm Pond No. 1 (Chatsfield Way)?

Summerfield Swm Pond No. 1 (Chatsfield Way) has a dam height of 23 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 Summerfield Swm Pond No. 1 (Chatsfield Way) last inspected?

Summerfield Swm Pond No. 1 (Chatsfield Way) was last inspected on February 16, 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.