4-J Farms Lower Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
4-J Farms Lower Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 40.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 206 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03131 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Black, Wayne Jr. Ola Parsons Charlotte Reynolds
Private
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What is the hazard classification of 4-J Farms Lower Lake Dam?
4-J Farms Lower Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates 4-J Farms Lower Lake Dam?
4-J Farms Lower Lake Dam is owned by Black, Wayne Jr. Ola Parsons Charlotte Reynolds (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was 4-J Farms Lower Lake Dam built?
4-J Farms Lower Lake Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of 4-J Farms Lower Lake Dam?
4-J Farms Lower Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is 4-J Farms Lower Lake Dam?
4-J Farms Lower Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was 4-J Farms Lower Lake Dam last inspected?
4-J Farms Lower Lake Dam was last inspected on January 31, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.