Sheppard Town Dam
Sheppard Town Dam is an earth dam located in Goochland County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Sheppard Town Dam
The primary purpose of Sheppard Town Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Judith B. Caspari (private). It impounds the Courthouse Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 189 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Goochland |
| River/Stream | Courthouse Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.67840, -77.84430 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Judith B. Caspari |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA075034 |
| Federal ID | VA075034 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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