Cowles Dam
Virginia — James City County — trib. Mill Creek
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | James City |
| River | trib. Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.38420, -76.84130 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | — |
| NID Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Linda B. and Carter C. Cowles estate |
| Other Name | Grove Hill Estates |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.