Penniman Lake Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateVirginia
CountyYork
Nearest CityCHEATHAM ANNEX
River/StreamTR-KING CREEK
Coordinates37.27780, -76.59920

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length788 ft
Year Completed1943 (83 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage288 acre-ft
Max Storage288 acre-ft
Normal Storage183 acre-ft
Surface Area48 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge160 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerDOD USN
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection04/21/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDVA199006
Federal IDVA199006
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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