Curisla Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Curisla Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 65.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 340 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01879 |
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
Carribbean Curisla
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Curisla Lake Dam?
Curisla 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 Curisla Lake Dam?
Curisla Lake Dam is owned by Carribbean Curisla (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Curisla Lake Dam built?
Curisla Lake Dam was completed in 1935, making it 91 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 Curisla Lake Dam?
Curisla Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Curisla Lake Dam?
Curisla Lake Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Curisla Lake Dam last inspected?
Curisla Lake Dam was last inspected on March 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.