Coats and Clark Dam
Key Takeaway
Coats and Clark Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 36.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02407 |
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
Coats and Clark
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Coats and Clark Dam?
Coats and Clark 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 Coats and Clark Dam?
Coats and Clark Dam is owned by Coats and Clark (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Coats and Clark Dam built?
Coats and Clark Dam was completed in 1951, making it 75 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 Coats and Clark Dam?
Coats and Clark 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 Coats and Clark Dam?
Coats and Clark Dam has a dam height of 19 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.