Dearing # 10 Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Dearing # 10 Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 47% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 538 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02258 |
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 Game & Fish Division
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dearing # 10 Lake Dam?
Dearing # 10 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 # 10 Lake Dam?
Dearing # 10 Lake Dam is owned by Georgia Game & Fish Division (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dearing # 10 Lake Dam built?
Dearing # 10 Lake Dam was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 # 10 Lake Dam?
Dearing # 10 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 # 10 Lake Dam?
Dearing # 10 Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Dearing # 10 Lake Dam last inspected?
Dearing # 10 Lake Dam was last inspected on May 1, 1997. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.