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Swift Creek Reservoir Dam Quick Facts

Location: Chesterfield, Virginia
Coordinates: 37.4177, -77.648
River: Swift Creek River
Primary Purpose: Water Supply
Type: Earth
Commissioned:
Dam Height: 44 ft (13 m)
Dam Length: 1,110 ft (338 m)
Dam Capacity: 50,590 acre-ft (62,402 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory
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Swift Creek Reservoir Dam Information

Swift Creek Reservoir Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 0.04 miles from , Chesterfield, Virginia.

The dam, which is on the Swift Creek River, was primarily built for Water Supply purposes, but also serves for Recreation benefits.

The dam was designed by Timmons Group and commissioned in and is currently owned by Chesterfield County Utilities Department.

Swift Creek Reservoir Dam Structure

The Swift Creek Reservoir Dam is approximately 1,110 feet (338 m) long, 44 feet (13 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Swift Creek Reservoir Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 12,173 acre-ft (15,015 Ml) and maximum capacity of 50,590 acre-ft (62,402 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 1,660 acres (672 ha) and the total catchment area is 64 square miles (167 square kilometres).

Swift Creek Reservoir Dam Spillway

According to the latest available data, the Swift Creek Reservoir Dam does not have any spillways.

Swift Creek Reservoir Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Swift Creek Reservoir Dam
Chesterfield, Virginia
Height (ft)
44
Length (Ft)
1,110
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
50,590
Drainage Area (sq miles)
64
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Swift Creek Reservoir Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Swift Creek Reservoir Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 19:57
Sunrise 07:15
Sunset 16:53
Temperature (°F) 44
Feels Like (°F) 37
Cloud Coverage (%) 0
Pressure (inHg) 1014
Humidity (%) 77
Wind Speed (mph) 16
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Swift Creek Reservoir Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 39 65 63 1002 80 19 49 SSW 100 20 moderate rain
Thu 34 43 35 1028 33 12 24 W 0 - clear sky
Fri 32 45 43 1039 42 5 12 ENE 0 - overcast clouds
Sat 31 45 39 1044 48 6 14 ENE 0 - scattered clouds
Sun 35 48 46 1036 70 5 10 E 20 0 light rain
Mon 45 61 60 1025 68 5 19 S 0 - scattered clouds
Tue 43 61 58 1017 39 14 37 SW 0 - scattered clouds
Wed 37 51 48 1028 47 6 20 SSE 0 - clear sky

Swift Creek Reservoir Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Swift Creek Reservoir Dam?

Swift Creek Reservoir Dam is in Virginia.

In which county is the Swift Creek Reservoir Dam?

Swift Creek Reservoir Dam is in Chesterfield County.

How high is the Swift Creek Reservoir Dam?

Swift Creek Reservoir Dam is 44 feet high.

How long is the Swift Creek Reservoir Dam?

Swift Creek Reservoir Dam is 1,110 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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