Cowles Dam
Cowles Dam is an earth dam located in James City, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Cowles Dam
The primary purpose of Cowles Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Linda B. And Carter C. Cowles Estate (private). It impounds the Trib. Mill Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | James City |
| River/Stream | Trib. Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.38420, -76.84130 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Linda B. and Carter C. Cowles estate |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA095038 |
| Federal ID | VA095038 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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