Lake Shawnee Dam #2
Lake Shawnee Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Powhatan County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Shawnee Dam #2
The primary purpose of Lake Shawnee Dam #2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Shawnee Lot Owners Assoc (private). It impounds the Trib. Mill Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 165 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/01/2021.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Powhatan |
| River/Stream | Trib. Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.53950, -77.81620 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Shawnee Lot Owners Assoc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA145018 |
| Federal ID | VA145018 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |