Swiss Dixie Dam

Virginia — Amelia County — UT of Beaver Pond Creek approximately 500 ft. upstream of confluence with Beaver Pond Creek; VAHU6 JA33 Deep Creek - Beaver Pond Creek

Location

StateVirginia
CountyAmelia
RiverUT of Beaver Pond Creek approximately 500 ft. upstream of confluence with Beaver Pond Creek; VAHU6 JA33 Deep Creek - Beaver Pond Creek
Coordinates37.31260, -77.96150

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length500 ft
NID Storage363 acre-ft
Max Storage363 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 17, 2014
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerR & J Investments, L.C.

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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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