Lake Pennington Dam

Texas — Houston County — PENNINGTON BRANCH

Location

StateTexas
CountyHouston
RiverPENNINGTON BRANCH
Coordinates31.45035, -95.55976

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length470 ft
NID Storage300 acre-ft
Max Storage300 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMay 10, 1983
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1957
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerWAYNE PENNINGTON

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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.

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