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Lake Braddock is a lake reservoir set for use for Virginia boaters

Virginia is the state for lovers but it is also a great state for boaters. Take Lake Braddock for example. The lake, set in the popular region of Fairfax County, VA, was first originated as an impoundment for Pohick Creek. Lake Braddock is a popular boating experience for young Virginia boaters because the waters are perfect for fishing and chilling. Plus, with little restrictions on the lake in terms of partying, it serves as a great place to go with friends.

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Virginia parks offer endless opportunities to enjoy recreational activities. This guide to Northern Virginia parks highlights the destinations with the most amenities including national, state, regional and large local parks arranged by location. Within a short distance from Washington, DC, visitors and residents can enjoy walking, picnicking, relaxing and participating in all kinds of sports activities.

Lake Braddock is impounded by Pohick Creek Dam #7 Dam is on a tributary of Pohick Creek in Fairfax County, Virginia and is used for flood control purposes. Construction was completed in 1970. Its normal surface area is 18 acres. It is owned by Fairfax Co. Board Of Supervisors .

Pohick Creek Dam , also known as Lake Braddock is of earthen construction. The core is homogeneous, earth. The foundation is soil. Its height is 47 feet with a length of 720 feet. Its capacity is 554 acre feet. Normal storage is 190 acre feet. It drains an area of 0.63 square miles.