F.P. Griffith Water Plant Lorton Quarry Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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Summary

Griffith Water Plant in Lorton Quarry, located in Fairfax, Virginia, is a vital infrastructure serving as a public utility for water resource management. The plant is situated near the Little Occoquan Run, under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia. With a dam height of 20 feet and a storage capacity of 253 acre-feet, the facility plays a crucial role in maintaining water supply and managing potential risks associated with significant hazard potential.

Managed by the Norfolk District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, the F.P. Griffith Water Plant is designed to meet state regulations and undergo regular inspections to ensure operational efficiency and safety. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, the facility's emergency action plan and risk management measures are in place to address any potential hazards. With a strategic location and a focus on sustainable water resource management, the plant serves as a key asset in safeguarding water quality and availability in the region.

As a primary purpose of providing essential water services, the F.P. Griffith Water Plant stands as a critical component in the infrastructure network of Fairfax, Virginia. With a focus on public utility ownership and state-regulated operations, the facility plays a key role in water supply management and environmental stewardship. As climate change impacts water resources, the plant's strategic location and storage capacity are essential in ensuring a resilient and sustainable water supply for the community.

Dam Length

25

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

Little Occoquan Run.

Primary Dam Type

Other

Surface Area

12

Hydraulic Height

20

Nid Storage

253

Structural Height

20

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

20
       
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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.