Fawn Lake Dam

Greenfield Creek· Spotsylvania, Virginia· Earth· 63 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Fawn Lake Dam 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	63 ft (taller than 96.1% in VA)
Dam Length	2,400 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	7.5K acre-ft
Normal Storage	5.1K acre-ft

Surface Area	285 acres
Drainage Area	4 sq mi
NID ID	VA177009

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: December 10, 2021

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Fawn Lake Community Association

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Fawn Lake Dam?

Fawn Lake 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 Fawn Lake Dam?

Fawn Lake Dam is owned by Fawn Lake Community Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Fawn Lake Dam?

Fawn Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Fawn Lake Dam?

Fawn Lake Dam has a dam height of 63 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 Fawn Lake Dam last inspected?

Fawn Lake Dam was last inspected on December 10, 2021. 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.