Martins Lake Dam
Martins Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Fairfax County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Martins Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Martins Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Third Fox Heritage Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the Difficult Run Tributary.
The dam stands 19 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 92 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Fairfax |
| River/Stream | Difficult Run Tributary |
| Coordinates | 38.88280, -77.33570 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Third Fox Heritage Homeowners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA059070 |
| Federal ID | VA059070 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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