Swan Dam is an earth dam located in Culpeper County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 490 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Swan Dam
The primary purpose of Swan Dam 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 James D. Swan, Jr. (private). It impounds the Tr-jonas Run.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 490 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Culpeper |
| River/Stream | Tr-jonas Run |
| Coordinates | 38.51700, -77.93680 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | James D. Swan, Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA047007 |
| Federal ID | VA047007 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |