Arrowhead Forest Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Arrowhead Forest Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 76% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 195 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Year Modified | 1990 |
| NID ID | GA04074 |
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
Arrowhead Forest Homeowners
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Arrowhead Forest Lake Dam?
Arrowhead Forest 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 Arrowhead Forest Lake Dam?
Arrowhead Forest Lake Dam is owned by Arrowhead Forest Homeowners (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Arrowhead Forest Lake Dam?
Arrowhead Forest 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 Arrowhead Forest Lake Dam?
Arrowhead Forest Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Arrowhead Forest Lake Dam last inspected?
Arrowhead Forest Lake Dam was last inspected on April 19, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.