Lake Cohoon Dam
Virginia — Suffolk County — Cohoon Creek - VAHU6 JL 45 Cohoon Creek
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Suffolk |
| River | Cohoon Creek - VAHU6 JL 45 Cohoon Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.75490, -76.62770 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| NID Storage | 9,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 602 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | May 10, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | City of Portsmouth, Department of Public Utilities |
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.