Lakeview

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyColonial Heights
Nearest CityColonial Heights
River/StreamSwift Creek
Coordinates37.27170, -77.41835

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height39 ft
Dam Height39 ft
Dam Length472 ft
Year Completed1920 (106 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage610 acre-ft
Max Storage610 acre-ft
Normal Storage610 acre-ft
Surface Area38 acres
Drainage Area168 sq mi
Max Discharge10,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Colonial Heights
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/16/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA570001
Federal IDVA570001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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