Potomac Creek Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Potomac Creek Dam #1 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 | 94 ft (taller than 98.4% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 935 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 11.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 185 acres |
| Drainage Area | 31 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA179002 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Stafford Co. Board of Supervisors
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Potomac Creek Dam #1?
Potomac Creek Dam #1 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 Potomac Creek Dam #1?
Potomac Creek Dam #1 is owned by Stafford Co. Board of Supervisors (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Potomac Creek Dam #1?
Potomac Creek Dam #1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Potomac Creek Dam #1?
Potomac Creek Dam #1 has a dam height of 94 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.
When was Potomac Creek Dam #1 last inspected?
Potomac Creek Dam #1 was last inspected on October 18, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.