Abercrombie Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Abercrombie Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 50.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 390 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02569 |
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
Abercrombie, Margaret
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Abercrombie Lake Dam?
Abercrombie 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 Abercrombie Lake Dam?
Abercrombie Lake Dam is owned by Abercrombie, Margaret (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Abercrombie Lake Dam built?
Abercrombie Lake Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Abercrombie Lake Dam?
Abercrombie 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 Abercrombie Lake Dam?
Abercrombie Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Abercrombie Lake Dam last inspected?
Abercrombie Lake Dam was last inspected on June 1, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.