Merry Oak Dam is an earth dam located in Fauquier County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 23 ft23 ft tall and 900 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 Merry Oak Dam
The primary purpose of Merry Oak Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Arthur W. & Margaret C. Arundel (private). It impounds the Tr-broad Run.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 158 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-broad Run |
| Coordinates | 38.80120, -77.84190 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Arthur W. & Margaret C. Arundel |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA061025 |
| Federal ID | VA061025 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |