Wennings Dam

Wennings Dam is an earth dam located in Amherst County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNot reported
Last inspectionNot reported
Height40 ft

Dam profile

NID height · 40 ft
40 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

40 ft tall, taller than 86% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.

About Wennings Dam

The primary purpose of Wennings Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by James O. Wenning (private). It impounds the Tr-partridge Creek.

The dam stands 40 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.

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Location

StateVirginia
CountyAmherst
River/StreamTr-partridge Creek
Coordinates37.48180, -79.04680

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage80 acre-ft
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerJames O. Wenning
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDVA009013
Federal IDVA009013
More InfoState Dam Safety Program