B.S.A. Camp Linwood Upper Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
B.S.A. Camp Linwood Upper Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 73.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 107 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA04942 |
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
Boy Scouts of America, Atlanta Area Council
Private
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What is the hazard classification of B.S.A. Camp Linwood Upper Lake Dam?
B.S.A. Camp Linwood Upper 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 B.S.A. Camp Linwood Upper Lake Dam?
B.S.A. Camp Linwood Upper Lake Dam is owned by Boy Scouts of America, Atlanta Area Council (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of B.S.A. Camp Linwood Upper Lake Dam?
B.S.A. Camp Linwood Upper 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 B.S.A. Camp Linwood Upper Lake Dam?
B.S.A. Camp Linwood Upper Lake Dam has a dam height of 29 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 B.S.A. Camp Linwood Upper Lake Dam last inspected?
B.S.A. Camp Linwood Upper Lake Dam was last inspected on April 1, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.