Chastain Lake Dam (Upper-West)
Key Takeaway
Chastain Lake Dam (Upper-West) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 58.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02291 |
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
Chastain Lakes Homeowners Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Chastain Lake Dam (Upper-West)?
Chastain Lake Dam (Upper-West) 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 Chastain Lake Dam (Upper-West)?
Chastain Lake Dam (Upper-West) is owned by Chastain Lakes Homeowners Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Chastain Lake Dam (Upper-West) built?
Chastain Lake Dam (Upper-West) was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 Chastain Lake Dam (Upper-West)?
Chastain Lake Dam (Upper-West) 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 Chastain Lake Dam (Upper-West)?
Chastain Lake Dam (Upper-West) has a dam height of 25 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 Chastain Lake Dam (Upper-West) last inspected?
Chastain Lake Dam (Upper-West) was last inspected on March 15, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.