Athens Country Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Athens Country Club Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 36.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 388 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 228 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA01753 |
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
Athens Country Club
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Athens Country Club Lake Dam?
Athens Country Club 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 Athens Country Club Lake Dam?
Athens Country Club Lake Dam is owned by Athens Country Club (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Athens Country Club Lake Dam?
Athens Country Club 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 Athens Country Club Lake Dam?
Athens Country Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Athens Country Club Lake Dam last inspected?
Athens Country Club Lake Dam was last inspected on October 1, 1989. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.