Lake Karylbrook Community Pond (Karen Drive) dam
Lake Karylbrook Community Pond (Karen Drive)
Lake Karylbrook Community Pond, located in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, is a picturesque earth dam structure built in 1990 primarily for recreational purposes. With a dam height of 30 feet and a storage capacity of 220 acre-feet, this tranquil pond covers an area of 8.8 acres and serves as a popular spot for fishing, boating, and enjoying the surrounding natural beauty. Managed by the local government and regulated by the Maryland Dam Safety agency, the pond is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and safety for visitors.
Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, Lake Karylbrook Community Pond maintains a fair condition assessment, with the most recent inspection conducted in August 2021. The emergency action plan (EAP) for the pond was last revised in April 2022, reflecting a commitment to preparedness and safety measures in case of any unforeseen events. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the pond continues to be a cherished recreational resource for the community, offering a peaceful escape and outdoor activities for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Lake Karylbrook Community Pond (Karen Drive) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Western Branch At Upper Marlboro | 12 cfs | → |
| Patuxent River Near Bowie | 107 cfs | → |
| Piscataway Creek At Piscataway | 3 cfs | → |
| Zekiah Swamp Run Near Newtown | 2 cfs | → |
| St Clement Creek Near Clements | 1 cfs | → |
| Watts Branch At Washington | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Karylbrook Community Pond (Karen Drive).
Boat launches
- Branch Street Calvert County
- Magruders Ferry Road 17901, Brandywine
- Critical Area Driving Tour Prince George's County
- Hallowing Point Road 6935, Calvert County
- Marlboro Road 1570, Anne Arundel County
- Holly Road 302, Selby-On-The-Bay
Campgrounds
- Selby's Landing
- Cedarville State Forest
- Andrews Afb Military
- Louise F. Cosca Regional Park
- Camp Loop B
- Camp Loop A
Fishing spots
Track Lake Karylbrook Community Pond (Karen Drive) in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Lake Karylbrook Community Pond (Karen Drive)
Where does the data for Lake Karylbrook Community Pond (Karen Drive) come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Lake Karylbrook Community Pond (Karen Drive).