Mathews Dam

Mathews Dam is an earth dam located in Fauquier County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Mathews Dam

The primary purpose of Mathews Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by James Mathews (private). It impounds the Tr-gap Run.

The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateVirginia
CountyFauquier
River/StreamTr-gap Run
Coordinates38.98120, -77.95890

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length800 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage90 acre-ft
Max Storage90 acre-ft
Normal Storage72 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJames Mathews
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDVA061006
Federal IDVA061006
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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