Burnshire

Virginia — Shenandoah County — North Fork Shenandoah

Location

StateVirginia
CountyShenandoah
RiverNorth Fork Shenandoah
Coordinates38.87724, -78.46685

Physical Characteristics

NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length400 ft
NID Storage66 acre-ft
Max Storage66 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 13, 2018
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1904
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBurnshire Hydroelectric, LLC

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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