Burke Hill Dam is an earth dam located in Fairfax County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 250 ft long. 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 Burke Hill Dam
The primary purpose of Burke Hill Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Renzi, Richard G.;renzi, Roberta S (private). It impounds the Pohick Creek Tributary.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 83 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Fairfax |
| River/Stream | Pohick Creek Tributary |
| Coordinates | 38.79340, -77.27980 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Renzi, Richard G.;renzi, Roberta S |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA059095 |
| Federal ID | VA059095 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |