Lake Sherman is an earth dam located in Louisa County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall. 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 Lake Sherman
The primary purpose of Lake Sherman is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bill Taylor (private). It impounds the Trib. North Fork Little River.
The dam stands 16 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 289 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Louisa |
| River/Stream | Trib. North Fork Little River |
| Coordinates | 37.97580, -77.82630 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 289 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 289 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bill Taylor |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA109014 |
| Federal ID | VA109014 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |