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Watershed Plan Announcements
Watershed Plan Adopted by the Board of Supervisors
The Belle Haven, Dogue Creek and Four Mile Run Watershed Management Plan was adopted by the Board of Supervisors on Jan. 11, 2011.
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Description
The Belle Haven, Dogue Creek 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, the source of drinking water for many
residents.
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.
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