Cypress Cove Dam is an earth dam located in Southampton County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 9 ft9 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 Cypress Cove Dam
The primary purpose of Cypress Cove Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Abbitt Farm Llc;cypress Cove Country Club (private). It impounds the Nottoway Swamp.
The dam stands 9 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 445 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,604 square miles.
The most recent inspection on record was 04/18/2019.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Southampton |
| River/Stream | Nottoway Swamp |
| Coordinates | 36.70210, -76.99020 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 445 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 445 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1,604 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Abbitt Farm Llc;cypress Cove Country Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA175011 |
| Federal ID | VA175011 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |