Potomac Club Regional Pond Dam
Potomac Club Regional Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Prince William County, Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Potomac Club Regional Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Potomac Club 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 Potomac Club Owners Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Tr-cow Branch.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 98 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 09/14/2021.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Prince William |
| River/Stream | Tr-cow Branch |
| Coordinates | 38.62750, -77.28060 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Potomac Club Owners Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/14/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA153031 |
| Federal ID | VA153031 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |