Sheltons Dam is an earth dam located in Nottoway County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 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 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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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Nottoway |
| River/Stream | Tr-deep Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.19990, -78.11640 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Leroy & Barbara Green |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA135018 |
| Federal ID | VA135018 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |