Blalock Lake Dam West
Key Takeaway
Blalock Lake Dam West is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 54.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 584 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 680 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01207 |
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
Blalock Land Investment Company LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Blalock Lake Dam West?
Blalock Lake Dam West 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 Blalock Lake Dam West?
Blalock Lake Dam West is owned by Blalock Land Investment Company LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Blalock Lake Dam West built?
Blalock Lake Dam West was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Blalock Lake Dam West?
Blalock Lake Dam West serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Blalock Lake Dam West?
Blalock Lake Dam West has a dam height of 24 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 Blalock Lake Dam West last inspected?
Blalock Lake Dam West was last inspected on February 24, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.