Cherryvale Neighborhood Park Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Cherryvale Neighborhood Park Pond, also known as Powder Mill Estates, is a captivating water resource nestled in Beltsville, Maryland.


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Summary

Managed by the local government, this fish and wildlife pond boasts a rich history dating back to its completion in 1960. With a dam height of 10 feet and a length of 400 feet, this earth-based structure provides essential storage of 12 acre-feet for the surrounding area.

Despite its serene appearance, Cherryvale Neighborhood Park Pond poses a significant hazard potential, with an unsatisfactory condition assessment as of April 2021. Regular inspections occur every three years, with the most recent one conducted in January 2021. The dam's seismic modification in 1960 ensures its structural integrity, but the risk assessment still deems it as moderate.

Located in Prince George's County, Maryland, this pond plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem, offering a habitat for diverse wildlife and serving as a picturesque recreational spot for residents. While Cherryvale Neighborhood Park Pond may present challenges in terms of its condition and hazard potential, it remains a vital water resource in the community, highlighting the delicate balance between human development and environmental conservation in the face of climate change.

Years Modified

1960 - Seismic

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

400

Dam Height

10

River Or Stream

Paint Branch-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2

Drainage Area

0.01

Nid Storage

12

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

10
       
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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. 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.