Westfields Swm Retention Pond No. 13 Dam

Tributary of Flatlick Branch· Fairfax, Virginia· Earth· 25 ft tall
Unknown Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Westfields Swm Retention Pond No. 13 Dam is classified as unknown in Virginia. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 46.7% in VA)
Dam Length270 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage47 acre-ft
Normal Storage11 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDVA059064

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

Woodland Westfields Parcels LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Westfields Swm Retention Pond No. 13 Dam?

Westfields Swm Retention Pond No. 13 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 Westfields Swm Retention Pond No. 13 Dam?

Westfields Swm Retention Pond No. 13 Dam is owned by Woodland Westfields Parcels LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Westfields Swm Retention Pond No. 13 Dam?

Westfields Swm Retention Pond No. 13 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 Westfields Swm Retention Pond No. 13 Dam?

Westfields Swm Retention Pond No. 13 Dam has a dam height of 25 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.