Wolf Trap Farm Pond Dam is an earth dam built on the Wolf Trap Creek River and is located in Virginia. It was built .
The dam is under federal ownership and is owned by the Doi NPS.
Wolf Trap Farm Pond Dam is under federal ownership and is owned by the Doi NPS.
Dam height | 7 feet |
Structural height | 7 feet |
Hydraulic height | 7 feet |
Max storage | 50 acre feet |
Height of the dam is defined as the vertical distance between the lowest point on the crest of the dam and the lowest point in the original streambed.
Structural height of the dam is defined as the vertical distance from the lowest point of the excavated foundation to the top of the dam. Top of dam refers to the parapet wall and not the crest.
Hydraulic height of the dam is defined as the vertical difference between the maximum design water level and the lowest point in the original streambed.
Maximum storage is defined as the total storage space in a reservoir below the maximum attainable water surface elevation, including any surcharge storage.
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or misoperation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environ-mental losses. Losses are principally limited to the ownerâs property.
An emergency action plan is defined as a plan of action to be taken to reduce the potential for property damage and loss of life in an area affected by a dam failure or large flood.
Distance to nearest town (miles) | 0 |
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Latitude | 38 |
Longitude | -77 |
NID ID (National ID) | VA059027 |
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