Shedd Dam
Shedd Dam is an earth dam located in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Shedd Dam
The primary purpose of Shedd Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jerry E. Shedd (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary To Tommyhawk Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 245 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 27 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
| State | Virginia |
| County | Pittsylvania |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary To Tommyhawk Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.84390, -79.57180 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 245 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jerry E. Shedd |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA143085 |
| Federal ID | VA143085 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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