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Watershed Plan Announcements
Watershed Plan Adopted by the Board of Supervisors
The Sugarland Run and Horsepen Creek Watershed Management Plan was adopted by the Board of Supervisors on Dec. 7, 2010.
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Description
The Sugarland Run and Horsepen Creek watersheds are located in the
northwestern part of Fairfax County, and cross into Loudoun County.
Sugarland Run drains to the Potomac River and Horsepen Creek drains into
South Fork Broad Run, which then drains into the Potomac River.
Major Streams and Tributaries
Sugarland Run: Major tributaries include Folly Lick Branch, Offuts
Branch and Rosiers Branch, as well as some unnamed streams.
Horsepen Creek: Major tributaries include Cedar Run and Frying Pan Branch as well as some unnamed streams.
Watershed Size
46.0 square miles, total
19.3 square miles within Fairfax County
- Sugarland Run: 22.5 square miles; 10.5 within Fairfax County
- Horsepen Creek: 23.5 square miles; 8.8 within Fairfax County
Unique Features
The town of Herndon is on the border between the two watersheds. Part of
the Dulles Airport property is in the Horsepen Creek watershed and Frying
Pan Park is also in this watershed.
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