Penniston Dam
Penniston Dam is a dam located in Essex County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Penniston Dam
Penniston Dam is a dam in Essex, Virginia. The dam is owned by Marlene A Penniston (private).
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Essex |
| Coordinates | 37.84480, -76.94970 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Marlene A Penniston |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA057021 |
| Federal ID | VA057021 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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