Cove Lake Dam #1
Cove Lake Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Frederick County, Virginia. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cove Lake Dam #1
The primary purpose of Cove Lake Dam #1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Alexander W. K. Mcdowell (private). It impounds the Tr-laurel Run.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 634 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/01/2017. That was 8 years ago, which is on the longer end for a high-hazard structure.
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 | Frederick |
| River/Stream | Tr-laurel Run |
| Coordinates | 39.21810, -78.37500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 634 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 634 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 313 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Alexander W. K. McDowell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA069005 |
| Federal ID | VA069005 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |