Lake Pennington Dam
Texas — Houston County — PENNINGTON BRANCH
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Houston |
| River | PENNINGTON BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 31.45035, -95.55976 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | May 10, 1983 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1957 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | WAYNE PENNINGTON |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.