Clifton Harrell Jr. Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Clifton Harrell Jr. Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 20.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 825 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 112 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03133 |
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
Harrell, Clifton Jr.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Clifton Harrell Jr. Lake Dam?
Clifton Harrell Jr. 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 Clifton Harrell Jr. Lake Dam?
Clifton Harrell Jr. Lake Dam is owned by Harrell, Clifton Jr. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Clifton Harrell Jr. Lake Dam built?
Clifton Harrell Jr. Lake Dam was completed in 1949, making it 77 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 Clifton Harrell Jr. Lake Dam?
Clifton Harrell Jr. 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 Clifton Harrell Jr. Lake Dam?
Clifton Harrell Jr. Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Clifton Harrell Jr. Lake Dam last inspected?
Clifton Harrell Jr. Lake Dam was last inspected on October 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.