Container Corp. of America Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Container Corp. of America Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 36.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 205 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03604 |
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
Mckinney, Lynn Baxter
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Container Corp. of America Lake Dam?
Container Corp. of America 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 Container Corp. of America Lake Dam?
Container Corp. of America Lake Dam is owned by Mckinney, Lynn Baxter (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Container Corp. of America Lake Dam built?
Container Corp. of America Lake Dam was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Container Corp. of America Lake Dam?
Container Corp. of America 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 Container Corp. of America Lake Dam?
Container Corp. of America Lake 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.
When was Container Corp. of America Lake Dam last inspected?
Container Corp. of America Lake Dam was last inspected on January 28, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.