4d Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
4d Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 47% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 585 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 217 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 200 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00403 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Jane Maynard Defoor RLT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of 4d Lake Dam?
4d Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates 4d Lake Dam?
4d Lake Dam is owned by Jane Maynard Defoor RLT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was 4d Lake Dam built?
4d Lake Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 4d Lake Dam?
4d Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is 4d Lake Dam?
4d Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 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 4d Lake Dam last inspected?
4d Lake Dam was last inspected on September 1, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.