Hancock Dam
Hancock Dam is an earth dam located in Patrick County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Hancock Dam
The primary purpose of Hancock Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Robert G Hancock (private).
The dam stands 38 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 142 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Patrick |
| Coordinates | 36.54660, -80.08160 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Robert G Hancock |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA141029 |
| Federal ID | VA141029 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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