Daughtry Lake Dam South #3
Key Takeaway
Daughtry Lake Dam South #3 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 20.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 820 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 465 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03324 |
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
OLD DAUGHTRY FARMS, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Daughtry Lake Dam South #3?
Daughtry Lake Dam South #3 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 Daughtry Lake Dam South #3?
Daughtry Lake Dam South #3 is owned by OLD DAUGHTRY FARMS, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Daughtry Lake Dam South #3 built?
Daughtry Lake Dam South #3 was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Daughtry Lake Dam South #3?
Daughtry Lake Dam South #3 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 Daughtry Lake Dam South #3?
Daughtry Lake Dam South #3 has a dam height of 15 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 Daughtry Lake Dam South #3 last inspected?
Daughtry Lake Dam South #3 was last inspected on May 17, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.