Allen Pond (Nottinghill Drive) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Allen Pond (Nottinghill Drive) is a charming recreational spot located in Mitchellville, Maryland, with its primary purpose being for recreation.


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Summary

This earth dam, built in 1972 by Levitt & Sons-Geo. Shea, stands at a height of 16 feet and stretches 250 feet in length. The pond has a storage capacity of 119 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 35 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 9.5 acres and serving a drainage area of 0.2 square miles.

Managed by the local government, Allen Pond is regulated by the Maryland Dam Safety agency, ensuring that it meets all necessary safety and inspection requirements. The dam has a low hazard potential rating and a moderate risk assessment level, making it a relatively safe and well-maintained structure. The spillway, with a width of 22 feet, is uncontrolled in nature. The pond's beauty and recreational opportunities make it a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy the outdoors in Prince George's County.

Year Completed

1972

Dam Length

250

Dam Height

16

River Or Stream

Collington Branch-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9.5

Drainage Area

0.2

Nid Storage

119

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

16
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.