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Virginia — Colonial Heights County — Swift Creek

Location

StateVirginia
CountyColonial Heights
RiverSwift Creek
Coordinates37.27170, -77.41835

Physical Characteristics

NID Height39 ft
Dam Height39 ft
Dam Length472 ft
NID Storage610 acre-ft
Max Storage610 acre-ft
Surface Area38 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 16, 2025
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1920
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Colonial Heights

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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