Public Works and Environmental Services

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703-324-5500 TTY 711
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 449, Fairfax, Va 22035
Joni Calmbacher
Director, Stormwater Planning

Stormwater Improvement Projects

SPOTLIGHT PROJECTS

DPWES has selected the following projects to spotlight with detailed information regarding background, benefits, and what to expect.

Project Name Image Description District * Sort descending Watershed
Piney Run Tributary at Lamplighter Way Piney Run Tributary at Lamplighter Way The project will restore about 1,200 linear feet of natural stream channel and protect sanitary sewer infrastructure and private property near Lamplighter Way in Reston. Hunter Mill District Difficult Run
Old Courthouse Spring Branch at Ashgrove Historic Park Stream Restoration Old Courthouse Spring Branch at Ashgrove Historic Park Stream Restoration The project will restore about 2,000 linear feet of natural stream channel, replace the culvert under Ashgrove Lane and repair the trail. Hunter Mill District Difficult Run
Colvin Run Phase II at Lake Fairfax Park Stream Restoration Colvin Run Phase II at Lake Fairfax Park Stream Restoration This project will restore about 4,454 feet of stream channels in Lake Fairfax Park using a large amount of woody debris in floodplains, reconnecting the stream to its floodplain where possible, and employing multiple unique engineered grade control struc Hunter Mill District Difficult Run
Sunset Hills Road Drainage Improvement Project Sunset Hills Road Drainage Improvement Project This project will reduce flooding upstream of the Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park around Sunset Hills Road near Isaac Newton Square W in Reston. Hunter Mill District Difficult Run
Pike Branch at Wilton Road Stream Stabilization Pike Branch at Wilton Road Stream Stabilization The project will stabilize approximately 1,350 linear feet of stream channel between Telegraph Road and Wilton Road. Franconia District Cameron Run
Tripps Run at Barrett Road Flood Mitigation Project Tripps Run at Barrett Road Flood Mitigation Project This study assessed and evaluated four flood mitigation project scenarios including grading and stream enhancements along Tripps Run between Annandale Road and Sleepy Hollow Road. Mason District Cameron Run
Turkeycock Creek at Brookside Office Park Stream Restoration Turkeycock Creek at Brookside Office Park Stream Restoration Stabilize approximately 300 linear feet of Turkeycock Creek to minimize erosion.  Project includes installation of a retaining wall to protect existing infrastructure. Mason District Cameron Run
Coon Branch at Annandale Park Stream Stabilization Coon Branch at Annandale Park Stream Stabilization Coon Branch at Annandale Park Stream Stabilization, Mason District Mason District Accotink Creek
Paul Spring Branch at Sherwood Hall Stream Restoration Paul Spring Branch at Sherwood Hall Stream Restoration This project will restore about 12,000 feet of Paul Spring Branch and the North Fork of Little Hunting Creek, tributaries, stormwater outfalls and the floodplain within the stream valley between Mason Hill Drive, Sherwood Hall Road and Collingwood Road. Mount Vernon District Little Hunting Creek
Dogue Creek at Old Mill Road Dogue Creek at Old Mill Road The project will restore approximately 2,800 linear feet of stream channel. The existing channel is unstable as evidenced by raw stream banks and the widening stream channel. Mount Vernon District Dogue Creek

Fairfax County Stormwater Management is dedicated to protecting and restoring our vital natural resources through the implementation of stormwater management projects throughout the county.

For additional information, please email the Stormwater Planning Division or call 703-324-5500, TTY 711.

Wakefield Park Stream Restoration

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STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROJECTS MAP

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