Pendleton G.C. Irrigation Lake #1

Caroline, Virginia· Earth· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Recreation Private

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 Length586 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage79 acre-ft
Normal Storage52 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDVA033051

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

TRICORD

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.