Bay Meadows Lower Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Bay Meadows Lower Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 40.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 320 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16,000 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA04118 |
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
Bay Meadows Property Owners Association LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bay Meadows Lower Lake Dam?
Bay Meadows Lower 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 Bay Meadows Lower Lake Dam?
Bay Meadows Lower Lake Dam is owned by Bay Meadows Property Owners Association LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Bay Meadows Lower Lake Dam?
Bay Meadows Lower 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 Bay Meadows Lower Lake Dam?
Bay Meadows Lower Lake Dam 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 Bay Meadows Lower Lake Dam last inspected?
Bay Meadows Lower Lake Dam was last inspected on July 16, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.