Amah Lee Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Amah Lee Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 32.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,836 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01878 |
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
Sagon, Raymond
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Amah Lee Lake Dam?
Amah Lee 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 Amah Lee Lake Dam?
Amah Lee Lake Dam is owned by Sagon, Raymond (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Amah Lee Lake Dam built?
Amah Lee Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Amah Lee Lake Dam?
Amah Lee 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 Amah Lee Lake Dam?
Amah Lee Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Amah Lee Lake Dam last inspected?
Amah Lee Lake Dam was last inspected on March 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.