Swann Water Treatment Plant Rwr Dam #1 (Aka Nw)
Key Takeaway
Swann Water Treatment Plant Rwr Dam #1 (Aka Nw) is classified as high hazard in North Carolina. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 years old. Its primary use is water supply. 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 Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
| NID ID | NC05650 |
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
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utility Commission
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Swann Water Treatment Plant Rwr Dam #1 (Aka Nw)?
Swann Water Treatment Plant Rwr Dam #1 (Aka Nw) 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 Swann Water Treatment Plant Rwr Dam #1 (Aka Nw)?
Swann Water Treatment Plant Rwr Dam #1 (Aka Nw) is owned by Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utility Commission (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Swann Water Treatment Plant Rwr Dam #1 (Aka Nw) built?
Swann Water Treatment Plant Rwr Dam #1 (Aka Nw) was completed in 2003, making it 23 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 Swann Water Treatment Plant Rwr Dam #1 (Aka Nw)?
Swann Water Treatment Plant Rwr Dam #1 (Aka Nw) serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
When was Swann Water Treatment Plant Rwr Dam #1 (Aka Nw) last inspected?
Swann Water Treatment Plant Rwr Dam #1 (Aka Nw) was last inspected on March 15, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.