Potomac Creek Dam #1

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyStafford
River/StreamPotomac Creek
Coordinates38.38990, -77.47940

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height94 ft
Dam Height94 ft
Dam Length935 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage11,400 acre-ft
Max Storage11,400 acre-ft
Normal Storage4,000 acre-ft
Surface Area185 acres
Drainage Area30 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerStafford Co. Board of Supervisors
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/18/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA179002
Federal IDVA179002
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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