Balfour Land Co. Lake Dam No 1
Key Takeaway
Balfour Land Co. Lake Dam No 1 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 40.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 765 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 280 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04991 |
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
Balfour Land Company LP
Private
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Balfour Land Co. Lake Dam No 1?
Balfour Land Co. Lake Dam No 1 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 Balfour Land Co. Lake Dam No 1?
Balfour Land Co. Lake Dam No 1 is owned by Balfour Land Company LP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Balfour Land Co. Lake Dam No 1 built?
Balfour Land Co. Lake Dam No 1 was completed in 1983, making it 43 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 Balfour Land Co. Lake Dam No 1?
Balfour Land Co. Lake Dam No 1 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 Balfour Land Co. Lake Dam No 1?
Balfour Land Co. Lake Dam No 1 has a dam height of 20 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 Balfour Land Co. Lake Dam No 1 last inspected?
Balfour Land Co. Lake Dam No 1 was last inspected on July 10, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.