Coopers Mill Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Coopers Mill Pond Dam, also known as Patriots Landing Pond 1, is a private dam located in New Kent, Virginia.


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Summary

Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, this earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet and stretches 270 feet in length. The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a storage capacity of 52 acre-feet and a surface area of 2.4 acres.

Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Coopers Mill Pond Dam is subject to regular state regulation, inspection, and enforcement. The last inspection took place in November 2018, with a frequency of one inspection per year. As a vital component of the Chickahominy River watershed, this dam plays a crucial role in maintaining water resources for the surrounding area, while also providing recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike. With its strategic location and functional design, Coopers Mill Pond Dam exemplifies the intersection of water resource management and climate adaptation in the region.

Dam Length

270

Dam Height

14

River Or Stream

TR-Chickahominy River

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2.4

Hydraulic Height

14

Drainage Area

0.77

Nid Storage

52

Structural Height

14

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

14
       
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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.