Springfield Golf & Country Club Lower Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Fairfax, Virginia, the Springfield Golf & Country Club Lower Dam serves as a vital water resource for irrigation purposes.


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Summary

Situated along the Accotink Creek tributary, this private structure features an Earth dam type with a height of 23 feet and a length of 300 feet. With a storage capacity of 53.1 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in maintaining a surface area of 3.3 acres, supporting fish and wildlife habitats, irrigation needs, and recreational activities within the club grounds.

Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Springfield Golf & Country Club Lower Dam undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with state regulations. While the hazard potential and condition assessment remain undetermined and unrated, respectively, the dam's emergency action plan readiness and risk management measures are yet to be fully evaluated. Despite these uncertainties, the dam continues to play a key role in sustaining the local ecosystem and providing essential water resources for the surrounding area.

With its strategic location and significant contributions to the community's water supply, the Springfield Golf & Country Club Lower Dam stands as a crucial infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts. As the dam continues to fulfill its primary purpose of irrigation while supporting various recreational and environmental functions, its role in maintaining the delicate balance of the ecosystem and enhancing sustainable water management practices remains paramount in the face of evolving climate challenges.

Dam Length

300

Dam Height

23

River Or Stream

Accotink Creek tributary

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3.3

Hydraulic Height

23

Nid Storage

53.1

Structural Height

23

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

23
       
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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.