Dams in Shenandoah County, Virginia
12Total Dams
3High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Shenandoah County, Virginia
Shenandoah County has 12 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 3 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Shenandoah County is 97 years old. The most common purpose is hydroelectric. The tallest dam is Stony Creek Dam #9 at 80 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Creek Dam #9 | High | Satisfactory | 80 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1971 |
| Stony Creek Dam #10 | High | Satisfactory | 71 | Flood Risk Reduction | |
| Woodstock Dam | High | Fair | 44 | Water Supply | |
| Strasburg Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 36 | Water Supply | |
| Chapman | Low | Poor | 17 | Hydroelectric | 1910 |
| Burnshire | Low | Satisfactory | 14 | Hydroelectric | 1904 |
| Plant Sediment Pond | Low | Not Available | 8 | Flood Risk Reduction | |
| Green Rock Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 27 | Other | |
| Wunder Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 25 | Irrigation | |
| Lophaven Farms Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 23 | ||
| Edinburg Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 16 | Hydroelectric | |
| Seven Fountains Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 11 |