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A Fairfax County, VA, publication
Department of Public Works and Environmental Services
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Contract No. CN16125154
Project No. SD-000031-149
Braddock District
Tax Map No. 69-4
January 8, 2019
LONG BRANCH TRIBUTARY AT LONG BRANCH FALLS
PARK

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Project Details
Long Branch Tributary At Long Branch Falls Park
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division, Stormwater Construction Branch
Description:
The Long Branch Tributary At Long Branch Falls Park project was substantially completed on
November 20, 2018. This project restored approximately 670 linear feet of stream within the Accotink Creek
watershed. The stream channel was enhanced and stabilized using Natural Channel Design elements. Existing
erosion damage was repaired and future water quality has been improved. The project included: channel
realignment, in-stream rock structures, log structures, constructed wetlands, wood habitat clusters, deer
exclusion fence, removal of invasive plants and the re-establishment of the riparian buffer with native species.
This project will provide pollution reductions of 70 pounds per year of phosphorus, 217 pounds per year of
nitrogen, 325 pounds per year of sediment.
Project Overview:
• Imbricated rock wall to stabilize forested slope
• Protection of an existing waterfall
• Creation of wetland features
• Placement of in-stream habitat rocks
Project Team:
• Project Manager - Shannon Bell, Stormwater Planning Division
• Construction Engineer - Jay Horstman, Utilities Design and Construction Branch (UDCD)
• Construction Inspector - Keith Ferrell, UDCD

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Long Branch Tributary At Long Branch Falls Park
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division, Stormwater Construction Branch
5021 King David Boulevard, Tax Map 69-4
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Long Branch Tributary At Long Branch Falls Park
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division, Stormwater Construction Branch
Pre-Existing Conditions

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Before After
Long Branch Tributary At Long Branch Falls Park
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division, Stormwater Construction Branch

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Before After
Long Branch Tributary At Long Branch Falls Park
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division, Stormwater Construction Branch

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Long Branch Tributary At Long Branch Falls Park
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division, Stormwater Construction Branch
Final Conditions

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Additional Information
For additional Information, please call
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/publicworks
Long Branch Tributary At Long Branch Falls Park
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division, Stormwater Construction Branch
Matthew Kaiser, Public Information Officer
703-324-8455, TTY 711
Matthew.Kaiser@fairfaxcounty.gov