Warren
Warren is a buttress dam located in Warren County, Virginia, built in 1924. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Warren
The primary purpose of Warren 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 Shenandoah near Shenandoah Shores Village.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 514 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 210 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 900 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,678 square miles. Completed in 1924, 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 | Warren |
| Nearest City | Shenandoah Shores Village |
| River/Stream | Shenandoah |
| Coordinates | 38.95434, -78.14827 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 514 ft |
| Year Completed | 1924 (102 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 210 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,678 sq mi |
| 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 | VA187008 |
| Federal ID | VA187008 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |