Kingstowne Lake Dam

Dogue Creek· Fairfax, Virginia· Earth· 64 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Kingstowne 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	64 ft (taller than 96.2% in VA)
Dam Length	994 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	320 acre-ft
Normal Storage	160 acre-ft

Surface Area	14 acres
Drainage Area	0 sq mi
NID ID	VA059032

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: July 12, 2017

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Kingstowne Community Association

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kingstowne Lake Dam?

Kingstowne 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 Kingstowne Lake Dam?

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

What is the primary purpose of Kingstowne Lake Dam?

Kingstowne 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 Kingstowne Lake Dam?

Kingstowne Lake Dam has a dam height of 64 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 Kingstowne Lake Dam last inspected?

Kingstowne Lake Dam was last inspected on July 12, 2017. 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.