Chambers Dam
Key Takeaway
Chambers Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 69.6% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 372 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00647 |
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
Diane Davis Blanchard John Considine
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Chambers Dam?
Chambers 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 Chambers Dam?
Chambers Dam is owned by Diane Davis Blanchard John Considine (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Chambers Dam built?
Chambers Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Chambers Dam?
Chambers 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 Chambers Dam?
Chambers Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Chambers Dam last inspected?
Chambers Dam was last inspected on August 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.