Meadows Wet Pond Dam

TR-Broad Run· Prince William, Virginia· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Meadows Wet Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 46.7% in VA)
Dam Length325 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage31 acre-ft
Normal Storage7 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDVA153027

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Brookfield Washington LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Meadows Wet Pond Dam?

Meadows Wet Pond 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 Meadows Wet Pond Dam?

Meadows Wet Pond Dam is owned by Brookfield Washington LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Meadows Wet Pond Dam?

Meadows Wet Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Meadows Wet Pond Dam?

Meadows Wet Pond Dam has a dam height of 25 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.