Fairview Lake Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyFairfax
River/StreamHolmes Run
Coordinates38.86990, -77.21300

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length201.5 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage785 acre-ft
Max Storage785 acre-ft
Normal Storage179 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerFairfax County Board of Supervisors
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/03/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA059031
Federal IDVA059031
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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