Austin Lake Dam South
Key Takeaway
Austin Lake Dam South is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 58.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04258 |
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
D.R. Horton, Inc. HP Georgia 1, LLC Stewarts Mill HOA, Inc. Kamara, Mr. and Mrs.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Austin Lake Dam South?
Austin Lake Dam South 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 Austin Lake Dam South?
Austin Lake Dam South is owned by D.R. Horton, Inc. HP Georgia 1, LLC Stewarts Mill HOA, Inc. Kamara, Mr. and Mrs. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Austin Lake Dam South built?
Austin Lake Dam South was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Austin Lake Dam South?
Austin Lake Dam South 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 Austin Lake Dam South?
Austin Lake Dam South has a dam height of 25 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 Austin Lake Dam South last inspected?
Austin Lake Dam South was last inspected on June 20, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.