Upper Shields Lake Dam
Upper Shields Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Richmond City, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Upper Shields Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Upper Shields Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Richmond (local government). It impounds the Tr-james River.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 320 acre-feet.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Richmond City |
| River/Stream | Tr-james River |
| Coordinates | 37.54080, -77.47410 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Richmond |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA760004 |
| Federal ID | VA760004 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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