Penderbrook South Pond Dam, located in Fairfax, Virginia, serves as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction along the Difficult Run tributary.
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This earth dam, standing at a height of 19 feet, plays a significant role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a storage capacity of 50.23 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 18.78 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 5.96 acres.
Managed by a private owner, Penderbrook South Pond Dam is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, ensuring that it meets state inspection and enforcement standards. While the dam's hazard potential is currently classified as undetermined and its condition assessment remains unrated, it continues to fulfill its primary purpose of flood risk reduction effectively. As an essential component of water resource management in the region, the dam's presence underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring critical infrastructure in the face of climate variability and changing hydrological patterns.
Dam Length |
473 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
Difficult Run tributary |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.96 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Nid Storage |
50.23 |
Structural Height |
19 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
19 |
Long Branch Near Annandale
|
0cfs |
Accotink Creek Near Annandale
|
2cfs |
Difficult Run Near Great Falls
|
12cfs |
Broad Run Near Leesburg
|
61cfs |
Potomac River Near Wash
|
2550cfs |
Cameron Run At Alexandria
|
15cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Lake Fairfax
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Burke Lake Park
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Bull Run Regional Park
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Marsden Tract Campground
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Marsden Tract Group Campsite
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