Pennington Irrigation Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Pennington Irrigation Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 43.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03032 |
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
Pennington Farms, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pennington Irrigation Lake Dam?
Pennington Irrigation Lake 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 Pennington Irrigation Lake Dam?
Pennington Irrigation Lake Dam is owned by Pennington Farms, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pennington Irrigation Lake Dam built?
Pennington Irrigation Lake Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Pennington Irrigation Lake Dam?
Pennington Irrigation Lake 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 Pennington Irrigation Lake Dam?
Pennington Irrigation Lake Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Pennington Irrigation Lake Dam last inspected?
Pennington Irrigation Lake Dam was last inspected on February 1, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.