Laurel Lakes No 2 (Upper) Oxford Drive, located in Prince George's County, Maryland, was completed in 1986 by Greenhorne and O'Mara and serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along Bear Branch.
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This earth dam has a height of 14 feet and a length of 300 feet, providing a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. With a surface area of 2.6 acres and a drainage area of 2.1 acres, the dam is designed to handle a maximum discharge of 2141 cubic feet per second.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is state-regulated and regularly inspected by Maryland's Dam Safety agency. The condition of the dam is currently not rated, but it meets moderate risk assessment criteria. The spillway, with a width of 40 feet, is uncontrolled, and the dam has not undergone any modifications since its completion. With its primary purpose of flood risk reduction, Laurel Lakes No 2 (Upper) Oxford Drive plays a critical role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Year Completed |
1986 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
Bear Branch |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.6 |
Drainage Area |
2.1 |
Nid Storage |
50 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
14 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Greenbelt Park
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Camp Loop A
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Camp Loop C
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Camp Loop B
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Camp Loop D
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