Dan Pennington Dam
Key Takeaway
Dan Pennington Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 7.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03269 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
DAN PENNINGTON
Private
Nearby Dams
Lake Pennington Dam
Houston, TX
Low Hazard 18 ftBill Huff Dam
Houston, TX
Low Hazard 10 ftM R Murchison Dam
Houston, TX
Low Hazard 14 ftHouston County Lake Dam
Houston, TX
High Hazard 50 ftHarold Goar Dam
Houston, TX
Low Hazard 16 ftWarner Dam No 2
Houston, TX
Low Hazard 8 ftSpring Creek Country Club Lake Dam
Houston, TX
Low Hazard 33 ftWarner Dam No 1
Houston, TX
Low Hazard 10 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Dan Pennington Dam?
Dan Pennington Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Dan Pennington Dam?
Dan Pennington Dam is owned by DAN PENNINGTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dan Pennington Dam built?
Dan Pennington Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Dan Pennington Dam?
Dan Pennington Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dan Pennington Dam?
Dan Pennington Dam has a dam height of 12 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.