Aldridge Lake Dam East
Key Takeaway
Aldridge Lake Dam East is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 16.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 840 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 325 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 161 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04806 |
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
Aldridge, Donna G.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Aldridge Lake Dam East?
Aldridge Lake Dam East 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 Aldridge Lake Dam East?
Aldridge Lake Dam East is owned by Aldridge, Donna G. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Aldridge Lake Dam East built?
Aldridge Lake Dam East was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Aldridge Lake Dam East?
Aldridge Lake Dam East 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 Aldridge Lake Dam East?
Aldridge Lake Dam East has a dam height of 14 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 Aldridge Lake Dam East last inspected?
Aldridge Lake Dam East was last inspected on June 2, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.