Ashburn Village Lake #1

TR-Russel Branch· Loudoun, Virginia· Earth· 32 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Ashburn Village Lake #1 is classified as high hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation. 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	32 ft (taller than 74.1% in VA)
Dam Length	775 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	221 acre-ft
Normal Storage	155 acre-ft

Surface Area	18 acres
Drainage Area	0 sq mi
NID ID	VA107027

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: No

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Ashburn Village Community Association

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ashburn Village Lake #1?

Ashburn Village Lake #1 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 Ashburn Village Lake #1?

Ashburn Village Lake #1 is owned by Ashburn Village Community Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Ashburn Village Lake #1?

Ashburn Village Lake #1 serves the following purposes: Recreation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Ashburn Village Lake #1?

Ashburn Village Lake #1 has a dam height of 32 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.