Reston Town Center Western Bmp Dam
Key Takeaway
Reston Town Center Western Bmp 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 | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA059041 |
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
Reston Town Center Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Reston Town Center Western Bmp Dam?
Reston Town Center Western Bmp 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 Town Center Western Bmp Dam?
Reston Town Center Western Bmp Dam is owned by Reston Town Center Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Reston Town Center Western Bmp Dam?
Reston Town Center Western Bmp 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 Town Center Western Bmp Dam?
Reston Town Center Western Bmp 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 Town Center Western Bmp Dam last inspected?
Reston Town Center Western Bmp Dam was last inspected on October 21, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.