Penola East Six Dam is an earth dam located in Caroline County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 500 ft long, taller than 59% 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 Penola East Six Dam
The primary purpose of Penola East Six Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Trib. Mattaponi R.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 248 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Caroline |
| River/Stream | Trib. Mattaponi R |
| Coordinates | 37.98930, -77.37920 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA033095 |
| Federal ID | VA033095 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |