Shenandoah
Shenandoah is a gravity dam located in Page County, Virginia, built in 1925. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Shenandoah
The primary purpose of Shenandoah is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Pe Hydro Generation, Llc (public utility). It impounds the South Fork Shenan..
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 584 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 190 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,250 square miles. Completed in 1925, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/30/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Page |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | South Fork Shenan. |
| Coordinates | 38.48163, -78.62734 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 584 ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,250 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 107,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | PE Hydro Generation, LLC |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/30/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA139003 |
| Federal ID | VA139003 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |