Camp Shawnee Lake Dam

TR-SANDY CREEK· Pittsylvania, Virginia· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Camp Shawnee Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 60.8% in VA)
Dam Length460 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage224 acre-ft
Normal Storage201 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDVA143015

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: May 6, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Pinewood Properties

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Camp Shawnee Lake Dam?

Camp Shawnee Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Camp Shawnee Lake Dam?

Camp Shawnee Lake Dam is owned by Pinewood Properties (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Camp Shawnee Lake Dam?

Camp Shawnee Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Camp Shawnee Lake Dam?

Camp Shawnee Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Camp Shawnee Lake Dam last inspected?

Camp Shawnee Lake Dam was last inspected on May 6, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.