Blue Springs Lake West Dam
Key Takeaway
Blue Springs Lake West Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 16.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04027 |
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
Blue Springs Land Corp.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Blue Springs Lake West Dam?
Blue Springs Lake West 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 Blue Springs Lake West Dam?
Blue Springs Lake West Dam is owned by Blue Springs Land Corp. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Blue Springs Lake West Dam built?
Blue Springs Lake West Dam was completed in 1951, making it 75 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 Blue Springs Lake West Dam?
Blue Springs Lake West Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Blue Springs Lake West Dam?
Blue Springs Lake West Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Blue Springs Lake West Dam last inspected?
Blue Springs Lake West Dam was last inspected on December 19, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.