Black Creek Preserve Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Black Creek Preserve Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 9.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,028 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02739 |
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
Flournoy Georgia Holdings, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Black Creek Preserve Lake Dam?
Black Creek Preserve 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 Black Creek Preserve Lake Dam?
Black Creek Preserve Lake Dam is owned by Flournoy Georgia Holdings, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Black Creek Preserve Lake Dam built?
Black Creek Preserve Lake Dam was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Black Creek Preserve Lake Dam?
Black Creek Preserve 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 Black Creek Preserve Lake Dam?
Black Creek Preserve Lake Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Black Creek Preserve Lake Dam last inspected?
Black Creek Preserve Lake Dam was last inspected on June 20, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.