Cobbs Creek Regional Water Supply Dam (main Dam A)
Cobbs Creek Regional Water Supply Dam (main Dam A) is a dam located in Cumberland County, Virginia. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Cobbs Creek Regional Water Supply Dam (main Dam A)
The primary purpose of Cobbs Creek Regional Water Supply Dam (main Dam A) is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Henrico County, Department Of Public Works (public utility).
The dam stands 160 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 56,450 acre-feet.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
At 160 feet, this dam is taller than 99% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Virginia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Cumberland |
| Coordinates | 37.72030, -78.19160 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 160 ft |
| Dam Height | 160 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56,450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56,450 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Henrico County, Department of Public Works |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA049058 |
| Federal ID | VA049058 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |