City of Adairsville Recreational Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
City of Adairsville Recreational Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 58.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 855 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,243 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05263 |
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
Bartow County Government
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of City of Adairsville Recreational Lake Dam?
City of Adairsville Recreational 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 City of Adairsville Recreational Lake Dam?
City of Adairsville Recreational Lake Dam is owned by Bartow County Government (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was City of Adairsville Recreational Lake Dam built?
City of Adairsville Recreational Lake Dam was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 City of Adairsville Recreational Lake Dam?
City of Adairsville Recreational 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 City of Adairsville Recreational Lake Dam?
City of Adairsville Recreational Lake Dam 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 City of Adairsville Recreational Lake Dam last inspected?
City of Adairsville Recreational Lake Dam was last inspected on March 21, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.