Crooked Creek Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Crooked Creek Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 62.1% in GA) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 232 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| NID ID | GA05105 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Crooked Creek HOA Billy Casper Golf, LLC/BCG Cap Cross, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Crooked Creek Lake Dam?
Crooked Creek Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Crooked Creek Lake Dam?
Crooked Creek Lake Dam is owned by Crooked Creek HOA Billy Casper Golf, LLC/BCG Cap Cross, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Crooked Creek Lake Dam?
Crooked Creek 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 Crooked Creek Lake Dam?
Crooked Creek 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 Crooked Creek Lake Dam last inspected?
Crooked Creek Lake Dam was last inspected on January 31, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.