No. 2 Dam of 4 Kingstowne Park Impoundments
Key Takeaway
No. 2 Dam of 4 Kingstowne Park Impoundments is classified as significant hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is tailings. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 46.7% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 1,198 ft |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA059073 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services;Fairfax County Park Authority
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of No. 2 Dam of 4 Kingstowne Park Impoundments?
No. 2 Dam of 4 Kingstowne Park Impoundments is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates No. 2 Dam of 4 Kingstowne Park Impoundments?
No. 2 Dam of 4 Kingstowne Park Impoundments is owned by Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services;Fairfax County Park Authority (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of No. 2 Dam of 4 Kingstowne Park Impoundments?
No. 2 Dam of 4 Kingstowne Park Impoundments serves the following purposes: Tailings, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is No. 2 Dam of 4 Kingstowne Park Impoundments?
No. 2 Dam of 4 Kingstowne Park Impoundments 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.