Crouch Lake Dam # 4
Key Takeaway
Crouch Lake Dam # 4 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 76% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04752 |
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
Catepillar Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Crouch Lake Dam # 4?
Crouch Lake Dam # 4 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 Crouch Lake Dam # 4?
Crouch Lake Dam # 4 is owned by Catepillar Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Crouch Lake Dam # 4 built?
Crouch Lake Dam # 4 was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Crouch Lake Dam # 4?
Crouch Lake Dam # 4 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 Crouch Lake Dam # 4?
Crouch Lake Dam # 4 has a dam height of 30 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 Crouch Lake Dam # 4 last inspected?
Crouch Lake Dam # 4 was last inspected on October 1, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.