Sawyer Dam
Sawyer Dam is an earth dam located in Fauquier County, Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Sawyer Dam
The primary purpose of Sawyer Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Valhalla Farm Llc (private). It impounds the Buck Run.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 276 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 258 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 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.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Fauquier |
| River/Stream | Buck Run |
| Coordinates | 38.82320, -78.02400 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 276 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 258 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 258 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Valhalla Farm LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA061003 |
| Federal ID | VA061003 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |