Penniman Lake Dam
Penniman Lake Dam is an earth dam located in York County, Virginia, built in 1943. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Penniman Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Penniman Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dod Usn (federal). It impounds the Tr-king Creek near Cheatham Annex.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 788 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 48 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 288 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1943, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/21/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | York |
| Nearest City | Cheatham Annex |
| River/Stream | Tr-king Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.27780, -76.59920 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 788 ft |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 183 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 160 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DOD USN |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA199006 |
| Federal ID | VA199006 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |