Silbersiepe Dam is an earth dam located in Fauquier County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 250 ft long, taller than 50% 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 Silbersiepe Dam
The primary purpose of Silbersiepe Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Barbara K. Silbersiepe (private). It impounds the Tr-cedar Run.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 74 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Fauquier |
| River/Stream | Tr-cedar Run |
| Coordinates | 38.71000, -77.71230 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Barbara K. Silbersiepe |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA061019 |
| Federal ID | VA061019 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |