Bullock-Habersham Lake Dam (Lower)
Key Takeaway
Bullock-Habersham Lake Dam (Lower) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 73.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,495 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 454 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 360 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01544 |
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
Le Jardin VCOFI, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bullock-Habersham Lake Dam (Lower)?
Bullock-Habersham Lake Dam (Lower) 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 Bullock-Habersham Lake Dam (Lower)?
Bullock-Habersham Lake Dam (Lower) is owned by Le Jardin VCOFI, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bullock-Habersham Lake Dam (Lower) built?
Bullock-Habersham Lake Dam (Lower) was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Bullock-Habersham Lake Dam (Lower)?
Bullock-Habersham Lake Dam (Lower) 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 Bullock-Habersham Lake Dam (Lower)?
Bullock-Habersham Lake Dam (Lower) 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 Bullock-Habersham Lake Dam (Lower) last inspected?
Bullock-Habersham Lake Dam (Lower) was last inspected on May 9, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.