Bowen Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Bowen Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1939 and is 87 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 2.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 710 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 490 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03461 |
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
Bowen Land & Timber LLC Joshua Douglas, Hendrix Hendrix, Lana Sinclair
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 Bowen Land & Timber LLC Joshua Douglas, Hendrix Hendrix, Lana Sinclair (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 1939, making it 87 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: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. 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 9 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.