Swann Water Treatment Plant Rwr Dam #1 (aka Nw)
Swann Water Treatment Plant Rwr Dam #1 (aka Nw) is an earth dam located in Forsyth County, North Carolina, built in 2003. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Swann Water Treatment Plant Rwr Dam #1 (aka Nw)
The primary purpose of Swann Water Treatment Plant Rwr Dam #1 (aka Nw) is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Winston-salem/forsyth County Utility Commission (local government).
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 131 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2003, the structure is relatively new.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/15/2024.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Forsyth |
| Coordinates | 36.14860, -80.41610 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utility Commission |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/15/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05650 |
| Federal ID | NC05650 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |