Boaz Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Cove Creek Dam Wieboldts Dam
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Boaz Dam, also known as McClanahan Farm Pond #1, is a privately owned structure located in Albemarle, Virginia.
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Summary
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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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Boaz Dam