Possum Point Ash Dam #e is an earth dam located in Prince William County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 40 ft40 ft tall and 2,500 ft long, taller than 86% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Possum Point Ash Dam #e
The primary purpose of Possum Point Ash Dam #e is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Virginia Electric and Power Company (public utility). It impounds the Quantico Creek.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 2,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/20/2022.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Prince William |
| River/Stream | Quantico Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.55270, -77.29330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,500 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 441 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | Virginia Electric and Power Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/20/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA153021 |
| Federal ID | VA153021 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |