Cairo Country Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Cairo Country Club 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 | 20 ft (taller than 40.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 640 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 359 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02063 |
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
Recreation LLC: Tired Creek Golf Course
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cairo Country Club Lake Dam?
Cairo Country Club 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 Cairo Country Club Lake Dam?
Cairo Country Club Lake Dam is owned by Recreation LLC: Tired Creek Golf Course (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cairo Country Club Lake Dam built?
Cairo Country Club 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 Cairo Country Club Lake Dam?
Cairo Country Club 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 Cairo Country Club Lake Dam?
Cairo Country Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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.