SWIFT CREEK RESERVOIR DAM - VA041012-3398
Dam Name: SWIFT CREEK RESERVOIR DAM
State: VA
Downstream Hazard Potential: H
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 08/15/2020
Incident Driver: Hydrologic/Flooding
Incident Mechanism 1: Overtopping
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Incident Mechanism 3
Incident IDVA041012-3398
Incident DescriptionHeavy rain resulted in overtopping
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to Incident
Fatalities (Number)unknown
Number of People EvacuatedUnknown
Number of Habitable Structures EvacuatedUnknown
Number of Habitable Structures Flooded
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Additional Remarks or Updates
Owner TypeL
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)RS
EAPY
Dam Height44 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)50590.00
Surface Area (acres)1660.00
Year Completed
NID NumberVA041012
River NameSWIFT CREEK
Latitude37.4177
Longitude-77.648
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION
Incident Time
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Incident Report ProducedYes
Information SourcesVA Dam Safety
