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

About Benhard Dam

Benhard Dam is a dam in Fauquier, Virginia. The dam is owned by Benhard, Mary Elizabeth (private).

The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.

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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateVirginia
CountyFauquier
Coordinates38.87120, -77.79830

Physical Characteristics

NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length400 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage54 acre-ft
Max Storage54 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

OwnerBENHARD, MARY ELIZABETH
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA061060
Federal IDVA061060
More InfoState Dam Safety Program