Champion Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Champion Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 65.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 810 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02581 |
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
Champion Farm LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Champion Lake Dam?
Champion 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 Champion Lake Dam?
Champion Lake Dam is owned by Champion Farm LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Champion Lake Dam built?
Champion Lake Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Champion Lake Dam?
Champion 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 Champion Lake Dam?
Champion 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 Champion Lake Dam last inspected?
Champion Lake Dam was last inspected on October 30, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.