Pendleton G.C. Irrigation Lake #1
Key Takeaway
Pendleton G.C. Irrigation Lake #1 is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 24.5% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 586 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA033051 |
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
TRICORD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pendleton G.C. Irrigation Lake #1?
Pendleton G.C. Irrigation Lake #1 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 Pendleton G.C. Irrigation Lake #1?
Pendleton G.C. Irrigation Lake #1 is owned by TRICORD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Pendleton G.C. Irrigation Lake #1?
Pendleton G.C. Irrigation Lake #1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Pendleton G.C. Irrigation Lake #1?
Pendleton G.C. Irrigation Lake #1 has a dam height of 19 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.