Lake Pennington Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Pennington Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 25.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03273 |
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
WAYNE PENNINGTON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Pennington Dam?
Lake 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 Lake Pennington Dam?
Lake Pennington Dam is owned by WAYNE PENNINGTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Pennington Dam built?
Lake Pennington Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Lake Pennington Dam?
Lake 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 Lake Pennington Dam?
Lake Pennington Dam has a dam height of 18 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.
When was Lake Pennington Dam last inspected?
Lake Pennington Dam was last inspected on May 10, 1983. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.