Big Lazer Creek Public Fishing Area Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Big Lazer Creek Public Fishing Area Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 49 ft (taller than 95.7% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 960 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 6.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 193 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,994 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04770 |
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
Georgia Dnr, Wildlife Resources Division Fisheries Management Section
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Big Lazer Creek Public Fishing Area Lake Dam?
Big Lazer Creek Public Fishing Area 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 Big Lazer Creek Public Fishing Area Lake Dam?
Big Lazer Creek Public Fishing Area Lake Dam is owned by Georgia Dnr, Wildlife Resources Division Fisheries Management Section (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Big Lazer Creek Public Fishing Area Lake Dam built?
Big Lazer Creek Public Fishing Area Lake Dam was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Big Lazer Creek Public Fishing Area Lake Dam?
Big Lazer Creek Public Fishing Area 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 Big Lazer Creek Public Fishing Area Lake Dam?
Big Lazer Creek Public Fishing Area Lake Dam has a dam height of 49 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 Big Lazer Creek Public Fishing Area Lake Dam last inspected?
Big Lazer Creek Public Fishing Area Lake Dam was last inspected on July 6, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.