Sheltons Dam

Sheltons Dam is an earth dam located in Nottoway County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Sheltons Dam

The primary purpose of Sheltons Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Leroy & Barbara Green (private). It impounds the Tr-deep Creek.

The dam stands 22 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateVirginia
CountyNottoway
River/StreamTr-deep Creek
Coordinates37.19990, -78.11640

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage72 acre-ft
Max Storage72 acre-ft
Normal Storage32 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLeroy & Barbara Green
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA135018
Federal IDVA135018
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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