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

StateVirginia
CountyPittsylvania
River/StreamUnnamed Tributary To Tommyhawk Creek
Coordinates36.84390, -79.57180

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length245 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage27 acre-ft
Max Storage27 acre-ft
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJerry E. Shedd
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA143085
Federal IDVA143085
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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