Swift Creek Mill Dam is a concrete dam located in Chesterfield County, Virginia, built in 1850. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall and 200 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Swift Creek Mill Dam
Swift Creek Mill Dam is a dam in Chesterfield, Virginia. The dam is owned by Chesterfield County (local government).
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1850, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Chesterfield |
| Coordinates | 37.28290, -77.41180 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1850 (176 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Chesterfield County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA041104 |
| Federal ID | VA041104 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |