Van Dusen Road

Bear Branch· Prince George's, Maryland· Built 1988· Earth· 23 ft tall

Significant Hazard Local Government

Key Takeaway

Van Dusen Road is classified as significant hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	23 ft (taller than 55.9% in MD)
Dam Length	600 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Normal Storage	0 acre-ft

Year Completed	1988 (38 years old)
Year Modified	1988
NID ID	MD00615

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: No

Last Inspection: December 12, 2019

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 Van Dusen Road?

Van Dusen Road 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 Van Dusen Road?

Van Dusen Road is owned by Prince Georges County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Van Dusen Road built?

Van Dusen Road was completed in 1988, making it 38 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Van Dusen Road?

Van Dusen Road 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 Van Dusen Road last inspected?

Van Dusen Road was last inspected on December 12, 2019. 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.