Shawnee Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Powhatan County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 900 ft long. 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 Shawnee Dam #1
The primary purpose of Shawnee Dam #1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Shawnee Loa;lake Shawnee Lot Owners Assoc. (private). It impounds the Mill Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles.
Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/01/2021.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Powhatan |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.54590, -77.81590 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 882 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Shawnee Loa;lake Shawnee Lot Owners Assoc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA145008 |
| Federal ID | VA145008 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |