Shirley Mill Dam is a gravity dam located in Henrico County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 23 ft23 ft tall and 400 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Shirley Mill Dam
The primary purpose of Shirley Mill Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sesom, L.l.c. (private). It impounds the Turkey Island Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 639 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 13 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Henrico |
| River/Stream | Turkey Island Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.38280, -77.22280 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 639 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 639 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 362 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Sesom, L.l.c. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA087004 |
| Federal ID | VA087004 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |