Tennants Farm Pond
Key Takeaway
Tennants Farm Pond is classified as high hazard in West Virginia. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 25.1% in WV) |
| Dam Length | 175 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | WV10703 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
JEFF MINEAR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tennants Farm Pond?
Tennants Farm Pond is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Tennants Farm Pond?
Tennants Farm Pond is owned by JEFF MINEAR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tennants Farm Pond built?
Tennants Farm Pond was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Tennants Farm Pond?
Tennants Farm Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Tennants Farm Pond?
Tennants Farm Pond has a dam height of 30 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 Tennants Farm Pond last inspected?
Tennants Farm Pond was last inspected on November 5, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.