Cole Dam #1
Cole Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Culpeper County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cole Dam #1
The primary purpose of Cole Dam #1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Janet N. Cole Recoverable Trust (private).
The dam stands 32 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 89 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Culpeper |
| Coordinates | 38.48480, -78.14470 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Janet N. Cole Recoverable Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA047018 |
| Federal ID | VA047018 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |