Coleman Andrews Dam #1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: January 11, 2026

Coleman Andrews Dam #1 is a privately owned structure located in Orange, Virginia, regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 31.5 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 202.1 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 137.18 acre-feet. With a surface area of 13.19 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area.

Although the condition of Coleman Andrews Dam #1 is currently rated as "Not Rated" and its hazard potential is listed as "Undetermined", the dam is subject to regular state inspections, permitting, and enforcement. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures are not specified in the available data, indicating a need for further assessment and documentation to ensure the safety and reliability of the structure.

The geographical coordinates of Coleman Andrews Dam #1 are 38.2911 latitude and -78.0277 longitude, situated within the Baltimore District of Virginia. While specific details about the dam's construction year, spillway type, and associated structures are not provided, its significance in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region cannot be understated. Further monitoring and assessment of this dam are essential to safeguarding the surrounding communities and natural habitats from potential risks and ensuring sustainable water management practices.

Dam Length

430

Dam Height

31.5

Surface Area

13.19

Hydraulic Height

31.5

Nid Storage

202.1

Structural Height

31.5

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

32
       
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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.