Arc Redevelopment Swm Pond Dam
Arc Redevelopment Swm Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Prince William County, Virginia. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Arc Redevelopment Swm Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Arc Redevelopment Swm 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 Prince William Station Llc (private).
The dam stands 22 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 170 acre-feet.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Virginia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Prince William |
| Coordinates | 38.78610, -77.57950 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Prince William Station LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA153055 |
| Federal ID | VA153055 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |