Bob Mitchell Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Bob Mitchell Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 62.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 522 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 418 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04071 |
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 Iron Sourcing LLC;Brauer, John;Hill, Greg
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bob Mitchell Lake Dam?
Bob Mitchell 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 Bob Mitchell Lake Dam?
Bob Mitchell Lake Dam is owned by Blue Iron Sourcing LLC;Brauer, John;Hill, Greg (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bob Mitchell Lake Dam built?
Bob Mitchell Lake Dam was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Bob Mitchell Lake Dam?
Bob Mitchell 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 Bob Mitchell Lake Dam?
Bob Mitchell Lake Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Bob Mitchell Lake Dam last inspected?
Bob Mitchell Lake Dam was last inspected on May 7, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.