Blount-Kirkland Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Blount-Kirkland Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 20.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA02435 |
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
Glazier, Teena Dobbs
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Blount-Kirkland Lake Dam?
Blount-Kirkland 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 Blount-Kirkland Lake Dam?
Blount-Kirkland Lake Dam is owned by Glazier, Teena Dobbs (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Blount-Kirkland Lake Dam?
Blount-Kirkland 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 Blount-Kirkland Lake Dam?
Blount-Kirkland Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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.