Wolf Trap Farm Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Wolf Trap Farm Pond Dam, located in Fairfax, Virginia, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock maintenance, and recreation.


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Summary

This Federal-owned earth dam stands at a height of 7 feet, providing a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet along Wolf Trap Creek. While the dam's hazard potential is rated as low, its condition assessment remains unrated.

Despite its low hazard potential, Wolf Trap Farm Pond Dam plays a crucial role in maintaining water resources and supporting various activities in the area. Managed by the Federal government, this dam exemplifies the intersection of water resource management and environmental conservation. With a focus on fire protection and recreational use, this dam showcases the importance of sustainable water infrastructure for both human and ecological needs. Further assessments and inspections may shed light on its long-term viability and impact on the surrounding ecosystem.

Dam Height

7

River Or Stream

Wolf Trap Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

7

Nid Storage

50

Structural Height

7

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

7
       
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Dam Data Reference

Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.