County Road 80 Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
County Road 80 Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 47% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,020 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 527 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05253 |
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
Webster County
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of County Road 80 Lake Dam?
County Road 80 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 Road 80 Lake Dam?
County Road 80 Lake Dam is owned by Webster County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was County Road 80 Lake Dam built?
County Road 80 Lake Dam was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Road 80 Lake Dam?
County Road 80 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 Road 80 Lake Dam?
County Road 80 Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Road 80 Lake Dam last inspected?
County Road 80 Lake Dam was last inspected on September 26, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.