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TextNichol Run and Pond Branch Watersheds
Location
The Nichol Run and Pond Branch watersheds (7.7 square miles and 8.4
square miles, respectively) are located in the northernmost part of
Fairfax County and drain to the Potomac River, the source of drinking
water for many residents.
Major Streams and Tributaries
Nichol Run: Major tributaries include Jefferson Branch and Harkney
Branch as well as some unnamed streams. Several small streams that drain
directly to the Potomac have been included in the Nichol Run Watershed
for planning purposes.
Pond Branch: This watershed is made up of three smaller watersheds. Pond Branch itself is in the northernmost portion of the watershed. Clarks Branch is to the south and east, and Mine Run is to the south of that and meets the Potomac River at the upstream end of Great Falls.
Unique Features
River Bend Park and most of Great Falls Park are in the Pond Branch
watershed.
Nichol Run and Pond Branch Watershed Management Plan
The Nichol Run and Pond Branch Watershed Management Plan was adopted by the Board of Supervisors on Jan. 25, 2011.
- Full Plan (27 MB)
- Table of Contents, Acknowledgments and Executive Summary
- Chapter 1 - Introduction
- Chapter 2 - Watershed Planning Process
- Chapter 3 - Summary of Watershed Condition
- Chapter 4 - Summary of Watershed Restoration Strategies
- Chapter 5 - Watershed Management Area Restoration Strategies
- Chapter 6 - Benefits of Plan Implementation
- Chapter 7 - Glossary / Acronyms
- Chapter 8 - Bibliography
Appendices
Several projects have been completed or are under development from the watershed plan. Please see the project list website for a list of these projects per watershed.
For additional information or to request material in another format, please email the Stormwater Planning Division or call 703-324-5500, TTY 711.
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