Moorefield Station East Swm Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Moorefield Station East Swm Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Virginia. It was completed in 2018 and is 8 years old. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 9.7% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2018 (8 years old) |
| NID ID | VA107040 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Board of Supervisors of Loudoun County;Loudoun County Department of General Services
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Moorefield Station East Swm Pond Dam?
Moorefield Station East Swm Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Moorefield Station East Swm Pond Dam?
Moorefield Station East Swm Pond Dam is owned by Board of Supervisors of Loudoun County;Loudoun County Department of General Services (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Moorefield Station East Swm Pond Dam built?
Moorefield Station East Swm Pond Dam was completed in 2018, making it 8 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Moorefield Station East Swm Pond Dam?
Moorefield Station East Swm Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Moorefield Station East Swm Pond Dam?
Moorefield Station East Swm Pond Dam has a dam height of 14 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Moorefield Station East Swm Pond Dam last inspected?
Moorefield Station East Swm Pond Dam was last inspected on September 29, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.