Clay Lake Dam # 2 (Upper)
Key Takeaway
Clay Lake Dam # 2 (Upper) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 62.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 161 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 115 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA02998 |
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
Thomaston Road Properties, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Clay Lake Dam # 2 (Upper)?
Clay Lake Dam # 2 (Upper) 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 Clay Lake Dam # 2 (Upper)?
Clay Lake Dam # 2 (Upper) is owned by Thomaston Road Properties, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Clay Lake Dam # 2 (Upper)?
Clay Lake Dam # 2 (Upper) 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 Clay Lake Dam # 2 (Upper)?
Clay Lake Dam # 2 (Upper) has a dam height of 26 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 Clay Lake Dam # 2 (Upper) last inspected?
Clay Lake Dam # 2 (Upper) was last inspected on June 1, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.