Pennington Lake
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | East Baton Rouge |
| Nearest City | Baton Rouge |
| River/Stream | Tr-Dawson Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.40152, -91.12681 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 79 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Pennington Biomedical Research Center |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |