Lower Sherando Dam

Augusta County, Virginia

River/Stream: N FORK BACK CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
38 ft
Dam Length
335 ft
Reservoir Storage
393 acre-ft
Year Completed
1934
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
2,844 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2019-03-26

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
VA015020
State
Virginia (VA)
Coordinates
37.92556, -79.00361
Age
92 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.