Wolf Trap Farm Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Wolf Trap Farm Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.1% in VA) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA059027 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
DOI NPS
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Wolf Trap Farm Pond Dam?
Wolf Trap Farm Pond Dam 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 Wolf Trap Farm Pond Dam?
Wolf Trap Farm Pond Dam is owned by DOI NPS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Wolf Trap Farm Pond Dam?
Wolf Trap Farm Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Wolf Trap Farm Pond Dam?
Wolf Trap Farm Pond Dam has a dam height of 7 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.