Pennington Lake Number 4 Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMississippi
CountyLowndes
Nearest CityCOLUMBUS
River/StreamUNT OF MOORE'S CREEK
Coordinates33.54611, -88.41250

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length530 ft
Year Completed1949 (77 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage160 acre-ft
Max Storage160 acre-ft
Normal Storage120 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerPENNINGTON LAKE HOMEOWNERS
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/01/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMS00466
Federal IDMS00466
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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