Florian Hauter Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Florian Hauter Dam, located in Fauquier, Virginia, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.


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Summary

This dam stands at a height of 28 feet with a hydraulic and structural height matching that measurement. With a length of 400 feet, it provides a storage capacity of 65.74 acre-feet, offering a normal storage level of 37 feet.

Despite its undetermined hazard potential and not having a condition rating, Florian Hauter Dam has undergone state permitting, inspection, and enforcement measures. The dam's Emergency Action Plan status and risk assessment remain unreported, indicating potential areas for improvement in emergency preparedness.

With Denver Riggleman (R) as the congressional representative for the area, Florian Hauter Dam serves as a critical water resource in the Norfolk District. Enthusiasts interested in water resource management and climate change will find this dam's operational and regulatory details intriguing, highlighting the importance of maintaining and assessing infrastructure for sustainable water management in the region.

Dam Length

400

Dam Height

28

Surface Area

4.4

Hydraulic Height

28

Nid Storage

65.74

Structural Height

28

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

28
       
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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.
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