Aquia Creek Dam

Aquia Creek· Stafford, Virginia· Earth· 81 ft tall

High Hazard Water Supply Local Government

Key Takeaway

Aquia Creek Dam is classified as high hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is water supply. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	81 ft (taller than 97.8% in VA)
Dam Length	1,600 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	10.8K acre-ft
Normal Storage	6.5K acre-ft

Surface Area	225 acres
Drainage Area	55 sq mi
NID ID	VA179009

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: April 29, 2015

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Stafford County - County Administrator

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Aquia Creek Dam?

Aquia Creek Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Aquia Creek Dam?

Aquia Creek Dam is owned by Stafford County - County Administrator (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Aquia Creek Dam?

Aquia Creek Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Aquia Creek Dam?

Aquia Creek Dam has a dam height of 81 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Aquia Creek Dam last inspected?

Aquia Creek Dam was last inspected on April 29, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.