Hunter Mill Estates Regional Pond D-52/25 is an earth dam located in Fairfax County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 300 ft long, taller than 72% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Hunter Mill Estates Regional Pond D-52/25
The primary purpose of Hunter Mill Estates Regional Pond D-52/25 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 Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (local government). It impounds the Unnamed Tr to Difficult Run.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 82 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 09/29/2021.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Fairfax |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tr to Difficult Run |
| Coordinates | 38.94370, -77.29790 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Fairfax County Board of Supervisors |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA059037 |
| Federal ID | VA059037 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |