Coweta Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Coweta Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 62.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 308 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 199 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 709 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01183 |
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
Lake Coweta Club, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Coweta Lake Dam?
Coweta 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 Coweta Lake Dam?
Coweta Lake Dam is owned by Lake Coweta Club, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Coweta Lake Dam built?
Coweta Lake Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Coweta Lake Dam?
Coweta 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 Coweta Lake Dam?
Coweta Lake Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Coweta Lake Dam last inspected?
Coweta Lake Dam was last inspected on February 9, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.