Burnshire
Burnshire is a gravity dam located in Shenandoah County, Virginia, built in 1904. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Burnshire
The primary purpose of Burnshire is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Burnshire Hydroelectric, Llc (private). It impounds the North Fork Shenandoah.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 675 square miles. Completed in 1904, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/13/2018.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Shenandoah |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | North Fork Shenandoah |
| Coordinates | 38.87724, -78.46685 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1904 (122 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 675 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Burnshire Hydroelectric, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA171008 |
| Federal ID | VA171008 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |