Shelton Dam is a concrete dam located in Louisa County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspectionNot reported
Height10 ft
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall. 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 Shelton Dam
The primary purpose of Shelton Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the South Anna River.
The dam stands 10 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 258 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Louisa |
| River/Stream | South Anna River |
| Coordinates | 37.79260, -77.83190 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 258 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA109007 |
| Federal ID | VA109007 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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