Reston Parkway Phase 2 Swm Facility #2

Tributary to Piney Run· Fairfax, Virginia· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Reston Parkway Phase 2 Swm Facility #2 is classified as low hazard 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 Storage57 acre-ft
Normal Storage19 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDVA059062

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

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

Reston Association

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Reston Parkway Phase 2 Swm Facility #2?

Reston Parkway Phase 2 Swm Facility #2 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Reston Parkway Phase 2 Swm Facility #2?

Reston Parkway Phase 2 Swm Facility #2 is owned by Reston Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Reston Parkway Phase 2 Swm Facility #2?

Reston Parkway Phase 2 Swm Facility #2 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 Parkway Phase 2 Swm Facility #2?

Reston Parkway Phase 2 Swm Facility #2 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.