Lake Shalom Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Lake Shalom Dam, also known as Camp Hat Creek Lake, is a privately-owned structure located in Brookneal, Virginia.
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Summary
This earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 36.4 feet and spans 300 feet in length. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, offering a serene surface area of 9.65 acres and a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet.
The dam is regulated by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, ensuring that it meets state inspection, permitting, and enforcement requirements. Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, there is a moderate risk associated with the structure. The spillway, with a width of 3 feet, is uncontrolled, and the dam's drainage area is 0.37 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 211 cubic feet per second.
Although the dam has not been modified since its construction, the last inspection took place in March 2012. While the risk assessment is moderate, there are no specific risk management measures or a detailed risk characterization summary available. With its picturesque setting and recreational offerings, Lake Shalom Dam presents a unique opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate and explore.
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
36.4 |
River Or Stream |
Unnamed tributary to Little Falling River - VAHU6 RU70 Little Falling River - Entry Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9.65 |
Drainage Area |
0.37 |
Nid Storage |
150 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 0 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
36 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Falling River Near Naruna
|
59cfs |
Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal
|
906cfs |
Cub Creek At Phenix
|
44cfs |
Roanoke (Staunton) River At Randolph
|
1080cfs |
Roanoke River At Altavista
|
618cfs |
Big Otter River Near Evington
|
101cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Lake Shalom Dam