Days Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Days Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 41 ft (taller than 92.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 18 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00254 |
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
Georgia Baptist Childrens Home
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Days Lake Dam?
Days 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 Days Lake Dam?
Days Lake Dam is owned by Georgia Baptist Childrens Home (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Days Lake Dam built?
Days Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Days Lake Dam?
Days 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 Days Lake Dam?
Days Lake Dam has a dam height of 41 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 Days Lake Dam last inspected?
Days Lake Dam was last inspected on June 1, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.