Center Lake Properties Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Center Lake Properties Dam #1 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 40.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 359 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01459 |
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
Gamal G. Taufik Irrevocable 2005 Trust
Private
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Low Hazard 22 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Center Lake Properties Dam #1?
Center Lake Properties Dam #1 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 Center Lake Properties Dam #1?
Center Lake Properties Dam #1 is owned by Gamal G. Taufik Irrevocable 2005 Trust (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Center Lake Properties Dam #1 built?
Center Lake Properties Dam #1 was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Center Lake Properties Dam #1?
Center Lake Properties Dam #1 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 Center Lake Properties Dam #1?
Center Lake Properties Dam #1 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.
When was Center Lake Properties Dam #1 last inspected?
Center Lake Properties Dam #1 was last inspected on September 1, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.