Booth's Lower Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Booth's Lower Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 50.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04688 |
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
Booth, J. T.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Booth's Lower Lake Dam?
Booth's Lower 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 Booth's Lower Lake Dam?
Booth's Lower Lake Dam is owned by Booth, J. T. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Booth's Lower Lake Dam built?
Booth's Lower Lake Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Booth's Lower Lake Dam?
Booth's Lower 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 Booth's Lower Lake Dam?
Booth's Lower Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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.