Pennington Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyLamar
Nearest CityBarnesville
River/StreamTURNER CREEK
Coordinates33.10778, -84.15139

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length150 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage72 acre-ft
Max Storage72 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area1,880 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerPennington, John R.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDGA02863
Federal IDGA02863
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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