Ashbrook Dam is an earth dam located in Loudoun County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 325 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 Ashbrook Dam
The primary purpose of Ashbrook Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. (multiple Owners) (private). It impounds the Russell Branch Tributary.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 325 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 82 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Loudoun |
| River/Stream | Russell Branch Tributary |
| Coordinates | 39.05820, -77.46510 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. (multiple Owners) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA107060 |
| Federal ID | VA107060 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |