Ashburn Village Lake #2
Key Takeaway
Ashburn Village Lake #2 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 | 29 ft (taller than 64.7% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 794 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA107034 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Ashburn Village Community Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ashburn Village Lake #2?
Ashburn Village Lake #2 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 #2?
Ashburn Village Lake #2 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 #2?
Ashburn Village Lake #2 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 #2?
Ashburn Village Lake #2 has a dam height of 29 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 Ashburn Village Lake #2 last inspected?
Ashburn Village Lake #2 was last inspected on July 16, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.