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Description
The Dogue Creek, Belle Haven and Four Mile Run watershed group is located in the southeastern portion of Fairfax County and drains directly to the Potomac River. The Belle Haven watershed goes through Dyke Marsh before reaching the Potomac River.

Major Streams and Tributaries
Dogue Creek: Major tributaries include Barnyard Run, North Fork and Piney Run.

Belle Haven: The major tributary is Hunting Creek.

Four Mile Run: The major tributary inside of Fairfax County is Four Mile Run lower mainstem.

Watershed Size
52.3 square miles, total
18.1 square miles within Fairfax County

• Dogue Creek: 19.4 square miles total, 13.3 square miles within the county
• Belle Haven: 2.8 square miles total, 2.8 square miles within the county
• Four Mile Run: 30.1 square miles total, 2.0 square miles within the county

Unique Features
This watershed group includes a portion of Fort Belvoir, the U.S. Coast Guard Reservation and Huntley Meadows Park. The majority of Four Mile Run lies within Arlington County or the City of Alexandria, which are outside the jurisdiction of Fairfax County.