New Bristow Village Regional Swm Facility Dam

Unnamed Tributary to Kettle Run· Prince William, Virginia· Earth· 16 ft tall
High Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

New Bristow Village Regional Swm Facility Dam is classified as high hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 16 ft (taller than 15.4% in VA)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage118 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDVA153026

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

Ownership

New Bristow Village Home Owners Association

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of New Bristow Village Regional Swm Facility Dam?

New Bristow Village Regional Swm Facility 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 New Bristow Village Regional Swm Facility Dam?

New Bristow Village Regional Swm Facility Dam is owned by New Bristow Village Home Owners Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of New Bristow Village Regional Swm Facility Dam?

New Bristow Village Regional Swm Facility 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 New Bristow Village Regional Swm Facility Dam?

New Bristow Village Regional Swm Facility Dam has a dam height of 16 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.