Lake Shalom Dam

Unnamed tributary to Little Falling River - VAHU6 RU70 Little Falling River - Entry Creek· Campbell, Virginia· Earth· 36 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 36 ft (taller than 82% in VA)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage95 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge211 cfs
NID IDVA031007

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: March 23, 2012
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Hammersley Trust

Private

Nearby Dams

Brookneal Dam

Campbell, VA

Significant Hazard 52 ft

Little Falling River Dam # 3

Campbell, VA

Significant Hazard 31 ft

Bates Dam

Campbell, VA

Unknown 12 ft

Little Falling River Dam # 2

Campbell, VA

Significant Hazard 38 ft

Little Falling River Dam # 1

Campbell, VA

Significant Hazard 44 ft

Jones Dam

Campbell, VA

Unknown 31 ft

Fairview Youth Camp Dam

Appomattox, VA

Unknown 35 ft

Grandview Lake Dam

Campbell, VA

Unknown 24 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Shalom Dam?

Lake Shalom 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 Lake Shalom Dam?

Lake Shalom Dam is owned by Hammersley Trust (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lake Shalom Dam?

Lake Shalom 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 Lake Shalom Dam?

Lake Shalom Dam has a dam height of 36 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 Lake Shalom Dam last inspected?

Lake Shalom Dam was last inspected on March 23, 2012. 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.