Kennett Dam

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

About Kennett Dam

The primary purpose of Kennett Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lewis C. Kennett (private). It impounds the Gills Creek.

The dam stands 33 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.

At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyFranklin
River/StreamGills Creek
Coordinates37.13710, -79.85270

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage120 acre-ft
Max Storage120 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLewis C. Kennett
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA067016
Federal IDVA067016
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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