Copleys Dam is an earth dam located in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall, 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 Copleys Dam
The primary purpose of Copleys Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. It impounds the Tr-dockery Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 23 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Mecklenburg |
| River/Stream | Tr-dockery Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.69520, -78.15820 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA117017 |
| Federal ID | VA117017 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |