Fox Lake Dam

TR-Difficult Run· Fairfax, Virginia· Earth· 33 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Fox Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 76.7% in VA)
Dam Length450 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage108 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDVA059019

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

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

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: July 30, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Fox Lake POA;Fox Lake POA;Fox Lake Property Owner's Association;Fox Lake Property Owner's Association

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Fox Lake Dam?

Fox Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Fox Lake Dam?

Fox Lake Dam is owned by Fox Lake POA;Fox Lake POA;Fox Lake Property Owner's Association;Fox Lake Property Owner's Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Fox Lake Dam?

Fox 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 Fox Lake Dam?

Fox Lake Dam has a dam height of 33 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 Fox Lake Dam last inspected?

Fox Lake Dam was last inspected on July 30, 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.