Bakersfield Farms Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Bakersfield Farms Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 36.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01398 |
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
JOYCE T. BANNISTER TRUST Linda Holder Billy Wayne Burke and Patrica Lynn Chegwidden
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bakersfield Farms Lake Dam?
Bakersfield Farms 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 Bakersfield Farms Lake Dam?
Bakersfield Farms Lake Dam is owned by JOYCE T. BANNISTER TRUST Linda Holder Billy Wayne Burke and Patrica Lynn Chegwidden (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bakersfield Farms Lake Dam built?
Bakersfield Farms Lake Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Bakersfield Farms Lake Dam?
Bakersfield Farms 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 Bakersfield Farms Lake Dam?
Bakersfield Farms 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 Bakersfield Farms Lake Dam last inspected?
Bakersfield Farms Lake Dam was last inspected on May 14, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.