Camp Echoee Lake
Key Takeaway
Camp Echoee Lake is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 76% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 365 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04300 |
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
Bailey, John K.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Camp Echoee Lake?
Camp Echoee Lake 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 Camp Echoee Lake?
Camp Echoee Lake is owned by Bailey, John K. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Camp Echoee Lake built?
Camp Echoee Lake was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Camp Echoee Lake?
Camp Echoee Lake 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 Camp Echoee Lake?
Camp Echoee Lake has a dam height of 30 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 Camp Echoee Lake last inspected?
Camp Echoee Lake was last inspected on August 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.