Brockett Dam

Brockett Dam is an earth dam located in Fauquier County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planOn file
Last inspectionNot reported
Height16 ft

Dam profile

NID height · 16 ft
16 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

16 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 Brockett Dam

The primary purpose of Brockett Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Herbert Land LLC (private). It impounds the Tr-bolling Run.

The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 77 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.

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Location

StateVirginia
CountyFauquier
River/StreamTr-bolling Run
Coordinates38.90040, -77.89960

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length250 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage77 acre-ft
Max Storage77 acre-ft
Normal Storage66 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerHerbert Land LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA061037
Federal IDVA061037
More InfoState Dam Safety Program