Lake Cohoon Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Suffolk |
| Nearest City | Suffolk |
| River/Stream | Cohoon Creek - VAHU6 JL 45 Cohoon Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.75490, -76.62770 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6,230 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 602 acres |
| Drainage Area | 33 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Portsmouth, Department of Public Utilities |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |