Cowan Lake Pond
Key Takeaway
Cowan Lake Pond is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 43.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04259 |
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
Cowan, Joel
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cowan Lake Pond?
Cowan Lake Pond 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 Cowan Lake Pond?
Cowan Lake Pond is owned by Cowan, Joel (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cowan Lake Pond built?
Cowan Lake Pond was completed in 1985, making it 41 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 Cowan Lake Pond?
Cowan Lake Pond 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 Cowan Lake Pond?
Cowan Lake Pond has a dam height of 21 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 Cowan Lake Pond last inspected?
Cowan Lake Pond was last inspected on March 18, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.