Cooks Mill Dam is an earth dam located in New Kent County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall. 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 Cooks Mill Dam
The primary purpose of Cooks Mill Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Morris, Walter L. and Mildred (private). It impounds the Mill Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 226 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | New Kent |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.53170, -76.90990 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 226 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 226 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Morris, Walter L. and Mildred |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA127002 |
| Federal ID | VA127002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |