Sweetwater Lane Dam

Bull Run un-named tributary.· Loudoun, Virginia· Earth· 20 ft tall
Unknown Other Private

Key Takeaway

Sweetwater Lane Dam is classified as unknown in Virginia. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 26.8% in VA)
Dam Length420 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage63 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDVA107088

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

Melody Farms Hoa C/O Gates Hudson Community Management;Melody Farms Homeowners Association

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sweetwater Lane Dam?

Sweetwater Lane Dam 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 Sweetwater Lane Dam?

Sweetwater Lane Dam is owned by Melody Farms Hoa C/O Gates Hudson Community Management;Melody Farms Homeowners Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Sweetwater Lane Dam?

Sweetwater Lane Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Sweetwater Lane Dam?

Sweetwater Lane Dam 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.