Pickett Dam
Pickett Dam is an earth dam located in Fauquier County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Pickett Dam
The primary purpose of Pickett Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by W. Michael Pickett (private). It impounds the Tr-fiery Run.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Fauquier |
| River/Stream | Tr-fiery Run |
| Coordinates | 38.86960, -78.07300 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | W. Michael Pickett |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA061036 |
| Federal ID | VA061036 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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