Mellott Dam

Virginia — Fauquier County — TR-Carters Run

Location

StateVirginia
CountyFauquier
RiverTR-Carters Run
Coordinates38.85900, -77.90130

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length650 ft
NID Storage180 acre-ft
Max Storage180 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 4, 2017
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1971
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerAngela S. Smith and Mark S. Smith;Chistopher R. Pearson and Mikelyn D. Pearson;Jeffrey L. Wolf

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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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