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Virginia — Page County — South Fork Shenandoah River

Location

StateVirginia
CountyPage
RiverSouth Fork Shenandoah River
Coordinates38.57112, -78.59291

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length518 ft
NID Storage1,090 acre-ft
Max Storage1,090 acre-ft
Surface Area103 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 31, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1923
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeButtress
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerPE Hydro Generation, 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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