Tinkers Creek Regional Swm Pond No. 8 dam
Tinkers Creek Regional Swm Pond No. 8
Tinkers Creek Regional Stormwater Pond No. 8, also known as Tinkers Creek Dam, is a vital structure located in Prince George's County, Maryland, designed for flood risk reduction along the Tinkers Creek-TR. Owned by the local government, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 17.5 feet and was completed in 1991. With a maximum storage capacity of 75.5 acre-feet and a normal storage of 15.7 acre-feet, the pond covers a surface area of 2.2 acres and serves a drainage area of 0.41 square miles.
This significant dam has a spillway type of 'Uncontrolled' and is inspected every 3 years, with the last assessment conducted in April 2021, reporting a satisfactory condition. With a hazard potential classified as 'Significant' and a moderate risk assessment rating, Tinkers Creek Regional Stormwater Pond No. 8 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area. The dam's emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk management measures are currently unspecified, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and preparedness to ensure the safety and functionality of this essential water resource infrastructure.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the importance of structures like Tinkers Creek Regional Stormwater Pond No. 8 is key to appreciating the complexities of managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in urban areas. With its strategic location on Temple Hill Rd and its role in protecting the local community from potential inundation, this dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and the ongoing efforts to safeguard against natural disasters in Prince George's County, Maryland.
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 Tinkers Creek Regional Swm Pond No. 8 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Piscataway Creek At Piscataway | 3 cfs | → |
| Watts Branch At Washington | 1 cfs | → |
| Western Branch At Upper Marlboro | 12 cfs | → |
| Fourmile Run At Alexandria | 3 cfs | → |
| Cameron Run At Alexandria | 6 cfs | → |
| Nw Branch Anacostia River Near Hyattsville | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tinkers Creek Regional Swm Pond No. 8.
Boat launches
- Wharf Road Accokeek
- Anacostia Park Boat Ramp
- Wayne F Anderson Bikeway Alexandria
- Gravelly Point Boat Ramp
- Ludgate Drive Mount Vernon
- Marshall Hall Boat Ramp Charles County
Campgrounds
- Andrews Afb Military
- Louise F. Cosca Regional Park
- Cedarville State Forest
- Selby's Landing
- Fort Belvoir Travel And Rv Camp
- Camp Loop B
Fishing spots
Track Tinkers Creek Regional Swm Pond No. 8 in the Snoflo app
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About Tinkers Creek Regional Swm Pond No. 8
Where does the data for Tinkers Creek Regional Swm Pond No. 8 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 Tinkers Creek Regional Swm Pond No. 8.