Chapel Hills Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Chapel Hills Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 89.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05612 |
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
Chapel Hills Community Association, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Chapel Hills Lake Dam?
Chapel Hills 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 Chapel Hills Lake Dam?
Chapel Hills Lake Dam is owned by Chapel Hills Community Association, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Chapel Hills Lake Dam built?
Chapel Hills Lake Dam was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Chapel Hills Lake Dam?
Chapel Hills 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 Chapel Hills Lake Dam?
Chapel Hills Lake Dam has a dam height of 37 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 Chapel Hills Lake Dam last inspected?
Chapel Hills Lake Dam was last inspected on May 3, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.