Centralia Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Centralia Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 65.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 384 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 130 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02175 |
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
West Georgia Baptist Assembly
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Centralia Lake Dam?
Centralia 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 Centralia Lake Dam?
Centralia Lake Dam is owned by West Georgia Baptist Assembly (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Centralia Lake Dam built?
Centralia Lake Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Centralia Lake Dam?
Centralia 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 Centralia Lake Dam?
Centralia Lake Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Centralia Lake Dam last inspected?
Centralia Lake Dam was last inspected on August 15, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.