Brantley - Trapnell Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Brantley - Trapnell Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 16.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 430 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03355 |
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
RUBYE J. TRAPNELL, TRUSTEE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Brantley - Trapnell Lake Dam?
Brantley - Trapnell 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 Brantley - Trapnell Lake Dam?
Brantley - Trapnell Lake Dam is owned by RUBYE J. TRAPNELL, TRUSTEE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Brantley - Trapnell Lake Dam built?
Brantley - Trapnell Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Brantley - Trapnell Lake Dam?
Brantley - Trapnell 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 Brantley - Trapnell Lake Dam?
Brantley - Trapnell Lake Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Brantley - Trapnell Lake Dam last inspected?
Brantley - Trapnell Lake Dam was last inspected on May 18, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.