Arc Redevelopment Swm Pond Dam

Prince William, Virginia· Earth· 22 ft tall
High Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Arc Redevelopment Swm Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 22 ft (taller than 34.1% in VA)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage170 acre-ft
Normal Storage28 acre-ft
NID IDVA153055

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Prince William Station LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Arc Redevelopment Swm Pond Dam?

Arc Redevelopment Swm Pond 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 Arc Redevelopment Swm Pond Dam?

Arc Redevelopment Swm Pond Dam is owned by Prince William Station LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Arc Redevelopment Swm Pond Dam?

Arc Redevelopment Swm Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Arc Redevelopment Swm Pond Dam?

Arc Redevelopment Swm Pond Dam has a dam height of 22 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.

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.