Lower Sherando Dam
High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Augusta |
| River/Stream | N FORK BACK CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.92556, -79.00361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 335 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 393 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 393 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,844 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/26/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |