Dearing # 09 Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Dearing # 09 Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 20.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 610 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 405 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02259 |
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
Public Property McDuffie County
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dearing # 09 Lake Dam?
Dearing # 09 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 Dearing # 09 Lake Dam?
Dearing # 09 Lake Dam is owned by Public Property McDuffie County (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dearing # 09 Lake Dam built?
Dearing # 09 Lake Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Dearing # 09 Lake Dam?
Dearing # 09 Lake Dam 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 Dearing # 09 Lake Dam?
Dearing # 09 Lake Dam 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.