Bottoms Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Bottoms Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 36.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 834 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 337 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 201 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 359 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01056 |
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
Marjorie Harrison
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bottoms Lake Dam?
Bottoms 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 Bottoms Lake Dam?
Bottoms Lake Dam is owned by Marjorie Harrison (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bottoms Lake Dam built?
Bottoms Lake Dam was completed in 1949, making it 77 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 Bottoms Lake Dam?
Bottoms 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 Bottoms Lake Dam?
Bottoms Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Bottoms Lake Dam last inspected?
Bottoms Lake Dam was last inspected on July 1, 2007. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.