Cove Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Albemarle County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 600 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Cove Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Cove Creek Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Stollz Family Limited Partnership (private). It impounds the Trib. Cove Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 99 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Albemarle |
| River/Stream | Trib. Cove Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.89020, -78.71750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Stollz Family Limited Partnership |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA003144 |
| Federal ID | VA003144 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |