Lake Brittle Dam

Virginia — Fauquier County — South Run

Location

StateVirginia
CountyFauquier
RiverSouth Run
Coordinates38.74940, -77.68990

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length910 ft
NID Storage1,540 acre-ft
Max Storage1,540 acre-ft
Surface Area77 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 11, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerVirginia Department of Wildlife Resources

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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