Dulles Station Regional Pond Dam
Dulles Station Regional Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Fairfax County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dulles Station Regional Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Dulles Station Regional Pond Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Fairfax County Board Of Supervisors (local government).
The dam stands 21 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/03/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Fairfax |
| Coordinates | 38.95410, -77.41950 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Fairfax County Board of Supervisors |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/03/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA059045 |
| Federal ID | VA059045 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |