Lake Largo Town Center Dam, also known as Kings Way Dam, is a local government-owned structure in Largo Town Center, Maryland.
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Built in 1973 by Greenhorne & O'Mara -Rand Postell, this earth dam stands 26.7 feet tall and spans 420 feet in length. With a primary purpose of recreation, the dam provides a surface area of 11.8 acres and a storage capacity of 260 acre-feet, making it a popular spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Despite its recreational appeal, the dam has a significant hazard potential and a poor condition assessment as of April 2022. The dam is state-regulated and regularly inspected by Maryland Dam Safety, with the last inspection conducted in February 2022. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 57 feet, and it has an associated drainage area of 0.33 square miles. With a risk assessment rating of moderate (3), the dam is in need of further risk management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.
Overall, Lake Largo Town Center Dam serves as a key feature in the Southwest Branch-TR river system, offering both recreational opportunities and potential risks that require ongoing attention and maintenance. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam presents an intriguing case study in balancing the benefits of water storage and recreation with the challenges of maintaining dam safety and risk management in a changing climate.
Years Modified |
1990 - Other |
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
420 |
Dam Height |
26.7 |
River Or Stream |
Southwest Branch-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11.8 |
Drainage Area |
0.33 |
Nid Storage |
260 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 0 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Camp Loop B
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Camp Loop A
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Camp Loop C
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Camp Loop D
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Greenbelt Park
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Andrews AFB Military
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