Daughtery Lake Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Daughtery Lake Dam #1 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1947 and is 79 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 16.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 430 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 480 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04061 |
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
MARLENE PRUETT DAUGHTRY.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Daughtery Lake Dam #1?
Daughtery Lake Dam #1 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 Daughtery Lake Dam #1?
Daughtery Lake Dam #1 is owned by MARLENE PRUETT DAUGHTRY. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Daughtery Lake Dam #1 built?
Daughtery Lake Dam #1 was completed in 1947, making it 79 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 Daughtery Lake Dam #1?
Daughtery Lake Dam #1 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 Daughtery Lake Dam #1?
Daughtery Lake Dam #1 has a dam height of 14 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 Daughtery Lake Dam #1 last inspected?
Daughtery Lake Dam #1 was last inspected on May 17, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.