County Farm Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
County Farm Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 32.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02415 |
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
Cobb County
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of County Farm Lake Dam?
County Farm 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 County Farm Lake Dam?
County Farm Lake Dam is owned by Cobb County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was County Farm Lake Dam built?
County Farm Lake Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 County Farm Lake Dam?
County Farm 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 County Farm Lake Dam?
County Farm Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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 County Farm Lake Dam last inspected?
County Farm Lake Dam was last inspected on November 15, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.