Lake Thoreau Dam
Virginia — Fairfax County
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Fairfax |
| Coordinates | 38.93640, -77.33120 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 56 ft |
| Dam Height | 56 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,406 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,406 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | — |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | — |
| Owner | Reston Association;Reston Association |
Location Map
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.