Cove Creek Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Boaz Dam Wieboldts Dam
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
Cove Creek Dam, also known as Mcclanahan Farm Pond #2, is a private dam located in Albemarle, Virginia.
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Summary
Owned by a private entity, this dam serves primarily for irrigation purposes, with secondary uses for recreation. Standing at a height of 25.9 feet, it impounds tributary waters of Cove Creek and has a storage capacity of 99.7 acre-feet.
While the condition of Cove Creek Dam is currently not rated, it is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia. The dam has not undergone recent inspections, with its hazard potential listed as undetermined. Despite its private ownership, the dam is subject to state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement, ensuring its compliance with safety standards and regulations.
Situated in a scenic area with a drainage area of 0.21 square miles, Cove Creek Dam poses an interesting case for water resource and climate enthusiasts. With its historic year of construction unknown, this earth dam presents an opportunity for further study and monitoring to assess its risk management measures and potential impact on the surrounding ecosystem.
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
25.9 |
River Or Stream |
trib. Cove Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
25.9 |
Drainage Area |
0.21 |
Nid Storage |
99.7 |
Structural Height |
25.9 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
26 |
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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.
Cove Creek Dam