Cove Dam #2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Cove Dam #2, also known as Lake Leckszas, is a privately owned earth dam located in Frederick, Virginia.


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Summary

With a height of 42.6 feet and a storage capacity of 309 acre-feet, this dam primarily serves as a recreational area for water enthusiasts. Its construction was regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, ensuring that it meets state inspection and enforcement standards.

Despite its satisfactory condition assessment in 2017, Cove Dam #2 has been classified as having a high hazard potential due to its location on TR-Laurel Run. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) was last reviewed in 2009, suggesting a need for updated emergency contacts and risk assessment measures. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, its close proximity to residential areas underscores the importance of maintaining its structural integrity and implementing proper risk management procedures to ensure public safety and water resource protection for both recreational and environmental purposes.

Dam Length

500

Dam Height

42.6

River Or Stream

TR-Laurel Run

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

15.9

Hydraulic Height

42.6

Drainage Area

0.63

Nid Storage

309

Structural Height

42.6

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

43
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.