City of Adel Sewage Disposal Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
City of Adel Sewage Disposal Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 6.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,430 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 207 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 28 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03429 |
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
City of Adel
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of City of Adel Sewage Disposal Lake Dam?
City of Adel Sewage Disposal 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 Adel Sewage Disposal Lake Dam?
City of Adel Sewage Disposal Lake Dam is owned by City of Adel (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was City of Adel Sewage Disposal Lake Dam built?
City of Adel Sewage Disposal Lake Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Adel Sewage Disposal Lake Dam?
City of Adel Sewage Disposal Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is City of Adel Sewage Disposal Lake Dam?
City of Adel Sewage Disposal Lake Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Adel Sewage Disposal Lake Dam last inspected?
City of Adel Sewage Disposal Lake Dam was last inspected on April 14, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.