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Boaz Dam, also known as McClanahan Farm Pond #1, is a privately owned structure located in Albemarle, Virginia.
This earth dam, with a height of 30 feet and a length of 300 feet, serves primarily for irrigation purposes. The dam has a storage capacity of 83 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 57 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 7.3 acres.
Managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Boaz Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state. Although its hazard potential is categorized as undetermined and its condition assessment is not rated, the dam has not been updated or assessed for risk management measures recently. The dam is situated on a tributary of Cove Creek and falls under the jurisdiction of the Norfolk District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Boaz Dam presents an intriguing case study in private ownership and state regulation of a vital water infrastructure for irrigation and recreation. With its location in a picturesque area of Virginia, this earth dam stands as a testament to the intersection of human engineering and environmental stewardship in managing water resources for sustainable use.
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
trib. Cove Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7.3 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
83 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
30 |
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Hiker Camping
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Sherando Lake
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Sherando Lake Recreation Area
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Girl Scout Camp
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James River State Park
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Dundo
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Nf Boundary Along The South Fork Tye River Near Fdt 526 And State Highway 56 To Town Of Nash
Headwaters South Of Flint Mountain To St. Mary'S Wilderness Boundary
Headwaters To Farmville
1 Mile Southeast Of Buchanan (At End Of Nfs Land) To Snowden Dam Reservoir
North River Campground To Camp May Flather
Ford Where Route 609 Departs From Route 678 To Confluence With Cowpasture River