Chickasaw Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Chickasaw Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 65.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 264 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 269 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 235 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 269 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02487 |
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
Purcell Company, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Chickasaw Lake Dam?
Chickasaw 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 Chickasaw Lake Dam?
Chickasaw Lake Dam is owned by Purcell Company, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Chickasaw Lake Dam built?
Chickasaw Lake Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Chickasaw Lake Dam?
Chickasaw 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 Chickasaw Lake Dam?
Chickasaw 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 Chickasaw Lake Dam last inspected?
Chickasaw Lake Dam was last inspected on April 1, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.