Swift Creek Dam

Virginia — Chesterfield County — SWIFT CREEK

Location

StateVirginia
CountyChesterfield
RiverSWIFT CREEK
Coordinates37.38450, -77.54110

Physical Characteristics

NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length163 ft
NID Storage7,564 acre-ft
Max Storage7,564 acre-ft
Surface Area150 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 27, 2020
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeState
OwnerDepartment of Conservation & Recreation - Division of State Parks
Other NameSwift Creek Lake, Pocahontas S P

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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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