No. 2 Dam of 4 Kingstowne Park Impoundments

Dogue Creek· Fairfax, Virginia· Other· 25 ft tall
Significant Hazard Tailings Recreation Local Government

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 Length1,198 ft
Dam TypeOther
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDVA059073

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services;Fairfax County Park Authority

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.