Penderbrook North Pond Dam

Difficult Run tributary· Fairfax, Virginia· Earth· 20 ft tall
Unknown Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Penderbrook North Pond Dam is classified as unknown in Virginia. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 26.8% in VA)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage56 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDVA059065

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

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

Penderbrook Community Association Inc.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Penderbrook North Pond Dam?

Penderbrook North Pond Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Penderbrook North Pond Dam?

Penderbrook North Pond Dam is owned by Penderbrook Community Association Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Penderbrook North Pond Dam?

Penderbrook North 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 Penderbrook North Pond Dam?

Penderbrook North Pond Dam has a dam height of 20 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.