Agrirama Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Agrirama Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1932 and is 94 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 565 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1932 (94 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03471 |
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
Hall, Charles
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Agrirama Lake Dam?
Agrirama 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 Agrirama Lake Dam?
Agrirama Lake Dam is owned by Hall, Charles (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Agrirama Lake Dam built?
Agrirama Lake Dam was completed in 1932, making it 94 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 Agrirama Lake Dam?
Agrirama 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 Agrirama Lake Dam?
Agrirama Lake Dam has a dam height of 10 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.