Upper Shields Lake Dam
Virginia — Richmond City County — TR-JAMES RIVER
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Richmond City |
| River | TR-JAMES RIVER |
| Coordinates | 37.54080, -77.47410 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| NID Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | City of Richmond |
| Other Name | Swan Lake |
Location Map
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.