Summit Creek - Mount Auburn Dr dam
Summit Creek - Mount Auburn Dr
Summit Creek - Mount Auburn Dr is a private earth dam located in Prince George's County, Maryland, along the Piscataway Creek-TR. Built in 2000 for flood risk reduction, the dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a high hazard potential with a poor condition assessment. The last inspection in July 2021 revealed that the dam requires attention and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in managing potential flooding events.
Despite not being regulated by the state, Summit Creek - Mount Auburn Dr remains under state jurisdiction, highlighting the importance of private owners taking responsibility for the upkeep and safety of such structures. With the potential for high-risk situations in case of a dam failure, it is crucial for owners to address the poor condition of the dam and implement necessary risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards. As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, the role of dams like Summit Creek - Mount Auburn Dr in flood risk reduction becomes increasingly significant.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor and advocate for the maintenance and proper management of structures like Summit Creek - Mount Auburn Dr to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the resilience of our water infrastructure in the face of changing climatic conditions. By staying informed and engaged in the upkeep of these critical flood risk reduction assets, we can contribute to a more sustainable and secure water future for all.
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 Summit Creek - Mount Auburn Dr -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Piscataway Creek At Piscataway | 3 cfs | → |
| Western Branch At Upper Marlboro | 15 cfs | → |
| Watts Branch At Washington | 1 cfs | → |
| Fourmile Run At Alexandria | 3 cfs | → |
| Cameron Run At Alexandria | 3 cfs | → |
| Mattawoman Creek Near Pomonkey | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Summit Creek - Mount Auburn Dr.
Boat launches
- Wharf Road Accokeek
- Anacostia Park Boat Ramp
- Critical Area Driving Tour Prince George's County
- Marlboro Road 1570, Anne Arundel County
- Wayne F Anderson Bikeway Alexandria
- Gravelly Point Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Louise F. Cosca Regional Park
- Andrews Afb Military
- Cedarville State Forest
- Selby's Landing
- Fort Belvoir Travel And Rv Camp
- Camp Loop B
Fishing spots
Track Summit Creek - Mount Auburn Dr 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 Summit Creek - Mount Auburn Dr
Where does the data for Summit Creek - Mount Auburn Dr 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 High 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 Summit Creek - Mount Auburn Dr.