Shelford Farm Dam

Virginia — Albemarle County — trib. Mechums River

Location

StateVirginia
CountyAlbemarle
Rivertrib. Mechums River
Coordinates38.10830, -78.57240

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length250 ft
NID Storage61 acre-ft
Max Storage61 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNo
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary Purpose—
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBirdsall, John

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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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