Claudia Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Claudia Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 58.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 315 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01018 |
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
Brown, Steve
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Claudia Lake Dam?
Claudia 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 Claudia Lake Dam?
Claudia Lake Dam is owned by Brown, Steve (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Claudia Lake Dam built?
Claudia Lake Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Claudia Lake Dam?
Claudia 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 Claudia Lake Dam?
Claudia 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 Claudia Lake Dam last inspected?
Claudia Lake Dam was last inspected on September 21, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.