Dalton Land Treatment Facility North Dike
Key Takeaway
Dalton Land Treatment Facility North Dike is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 78 ft (taller than 98.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,690 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 8.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 199 acres |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04910 |
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
DALTON UTILITIES
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Dalton Land Treatment Facility North Dike?
Dalton Land Treatment Facility North Dike 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 Dalton Land Treatment Facility North Dike?
Dalton Land Treatment Facility North Dike is owned by DALTON UTILITIES (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dalton Land Treatment Facility North Dike built?
Dalton Land Treatment Facility North Dike 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 Dalton Land Treatment Facility North Dike?
Dalton Land Treatment Facility North Dike serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dalton Land Treatment Facility North Dike?
Dalton Land Treatment Facility North Dike has a dam height of 78 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 Dalton Land Treatment Facility North Dike last inspected?
Dalton Land Treatment Facility North Dike was last inspected on October 25, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.