Awbrey Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Awbrey Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 69.6% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 405 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 287 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 863 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01132 |
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
Don Awbrey Wilda Jean Awbrey Toney
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Awbrey Lake Dam?
Awbrey 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 Awbrey Lake Dam?
Awbrey Lake Dam is owned by Don Awbrey Wilda Jean Awbrey Toney (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Awbrey Lake Dam built?
Awbrey Lake Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Awbrey Lake Dam?
Awbrey 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 Awbrey Lake Dam?
Awbrey Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Awbrey Lake Dam last inspected?
Awbrey Lake Dam was last inspected on August 15, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.