Chatham Properties Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Chatham Properties Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 47% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 234 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05285 |
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
Oxford Green Property Owners Association, Inc. Development Authority of Fulton County
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Chatham Properties Lake Dam?
Chatham Properties 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 Chatham Properties Lake Dam?
Chatham Properties Lake Dam is owned by Oxford Green Property Owners Association, Inc. Development Authority of Fulton County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Chatham Properties Lake Dam built?
Chatham Properties Lake Dam was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Chatham Properties Lake Dam?
Chatham Properties 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 Chatham Properties Lake Dam?
Chatham Properties Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 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.