Diguilian Dam
Diguilian Dam is an earth dam located in Fauquier County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Diguilian Dam
The primary purpose of Diguilian Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by William G. Nesbitt;william Nesbitt (private). It impounds the Buck Run.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 228 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Fauquier |
| River/Stream | Buck Run |
| Coordinates | 38.86140, -78.02930 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 228 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 228 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | William G. Nesbitt;William Nesbitt |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA061002 |
| Federal ID | VA061002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |