Bowen Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Bowen Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 6.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 505 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03111 |
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
Jodey Kemp
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bowen Lake Dam?
Bowen 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 Bowen Lake Dam?
Bowen Lake Dam is owned by Jodey Kemp (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bowen Lake Dam built?
Bowen Lake Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Bowen Lake Dam?
Bowen Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bowen Lake Dam?
Bowen Lake Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Bowen Lake Dam last inspected?
Bowen Lake Dam was last inspected on March 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.