Daughtery Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Daughtery Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 28.7% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 360 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 45 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03001 |
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
DEBRA BOWEN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Daughtery Lake Dam?
Daughtery 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 Daughtery Lake Dam?
Daughtery Lake Dam is owned by DEBRA BOWEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Daughtery Lake Dam built?
Daughtery Lake Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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?
Daughtery 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 Daughtery Lake Dam?
Daughtery Lake Dam has a dam height of 17 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 last inspected?
Daughtery Lake Dam was last inspected on June 1, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.