Clybel Farms Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Clybel Farms Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 50.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00493 |
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
U.S. Forest Service
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Clybel Farms Lake Dam?
Clybel Farms 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 Clybel Farms Lake Dam?
Clybel Farms Lake Dam is owned by U.S. Forest Service (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Clybel Farms Lake Dam built?
Clybel Farms Lake Dam was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 Clybel Farms Lake Dam?
Clybel Farms 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 Clybel Farms Lake Dam?
Clybel Farms 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 Clybel Farms Lake Dam last inspected?
Clybel Farms Lake Dam was last inspected on November 7, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.