Renneys Dam is an earth dam located in Sussex County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall. 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 Renneys Dam
The primary purpose of Renneys Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by James W. Renney (private). It impounds the Tr-nottoway River.
The dam stands 17 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 126 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Sussex |
| River/Stream | Tr-nottoway River |
| Coordinates | 36.93370, -77.17810 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | James W. Renney |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA183024 |
| Federal ID | VA183024 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |