Shelford Farm Dam is an earth dam located in Albemarle County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspectionNot reported
Height23 ft
Dam profile
NID height · 23 ft23 ft tall and 250 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Shelford Farm Dam
Shelford Farm Dam is a dam in Albemarle, Virginia. The dam is owned by Birdsall, John (private). It impounds the Trib. Mechums River.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 61 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Albemarle |
| River/Stream | Trib. Mechums River |
| Coordinates | 38.10830, -78.57240 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Birdsall, John |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA003008 |
| Federal ID | VA003008 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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