Thorn Dam is an earth dam located in Fauquier County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 200 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 Thorn Dam
The primary purpose of Thorn Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Gary Setti (private). It impounds the Tr-rappahannock River.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Fauquier |
| River/Stream | Tr-rappahannock River |
| Coordinates | 38.53450, -77.82350 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Gary Setti |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA061020 |
| Federal ID | VA061020 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |