Swiss Dixie Dam

Amelia County, Virginia (near Blackstone)

River/Stream: UT of Beaver Pond Creek approximately 500 ft. upstream of confluence with Beaver Pond Creek; VAHU6 JA33 Deep Creek - Beaver Pond Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
23 ft
Dam Length
500 ft
Reservoir Storage
363 acre-ft
Year Completed
—
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2014-03-17

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
VA007003
State
Virginia (VA)
Coordinates
37.31260, -77.96150

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.