Reston Section 43 Swm Facility

Sugarland Run tributary· Fairfax, Virginia· Earth· 26 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Reston Section 43 Swm Facility is classified as unknown in Virginia. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 51.6% in VA)
Dam Length730 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage180 acre-ft
Normal Storage41 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDVA059076

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

Smith Property Holdings

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Reston Section 43 Swm Facility?

Reston Section 43 Swm Facility 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 Reston Section 43 Swm Facility?

Reston Section 43 Swm Facility is owned by Smith Property Holdings (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Reston Section 43 Swm Facility?

Reston Section 43 Swm Facility serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Reston Section 43 Swm Facility?

Reston Section 43 Swm Facility has a dam height of 26 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.