Reston Northern Sector Pond 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Reston Northern Sector Pond 1 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 | 21 ft (taller than 31.6% in VA) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA059042 |
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
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Reston Northern Sector Pond 1 Dam?
Reston Northern Sector Pond 1 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 Reston Northern Sector Pond 1 Dam?
Reston Northern Sector Pond 1 Dam is owned by Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Reston Northern Sector Pond 1 Dam?
Reston Northern Sector Pond 1 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 Reston Northern Sector Pond 1 Dam?
Reston Northern Sector Pond 1 Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Reston Northern Sector Pond 1 Dam last inspected?
Reston Northern Sector Pond 1 Dam was last inspected on September 29, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.