Swan Dam

Swan Dam is an earth dam located in Culpeper County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

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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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateVirginia
CountyCulpeper
River/StreamTr-jonas Run
Coordinates38.51700, -77.93680

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length490 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage84 acre-ft
Max Storage84 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerJames D. Swan, Jr.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA047007
Federal IDVA047007
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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