Cline's Catfish Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Cline's Catfish Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 50.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 870 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04922 |
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
Cline Farm Enterprise, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cline's Catfish Lake Dam?
Cline's Catfish 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 Cline's Catfish Lake Dam?
Cline's Catfish Lake Dam is owned by Cline Farm Enterprise, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cline's Catfish Lake Dam built?
Cline's Catfish Lake Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Cline's Catfish Lake Dam?
Cline's Catfish 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 Cline's Catfish Lake Dam?
Cline's Catfish Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Cline's Catfish Lake Dam last inspected?
Cline's Catfish Lake Dam was last inspected on May 30, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.