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
| State | Virginia |
| County | Franklin |
| River/Stream | Gills Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.13710, -79.85270 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lewis C. Kennett |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA067016 |
| Federal ID | VA067016 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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