Lake Shawnee Dam #3
Lake Shawnee Dam #3 is an earth dam located in Powhatan County, Virginia, built in 1974. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lake Shawnee Dam #3
The primary purpose of Lake Shawnee Dam #3 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Shawnee Lot Owners Assoc (private). It impounds the Trib. Mill Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 197 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 06/01/2021.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Powhatan |
| River/Stream | Trib. Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.53570, -77.81730 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 197 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 197 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Shawnee Lot Owners Assoc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA145016 |
| Federal ID | VA145016 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |