Dearing # 12 Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Dearing # 12 Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 560 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02256 |
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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Low Hazard 18 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Dearing # 12 Lake Dam?
Dearing # 12 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 # 12 Lake Dam?
Dearing # 12 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 # 12 Lake Dam built?
Dearing # 12 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 # 12 Lake Dam?
Dearing # 12 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 Dearing # 12 Lake Dam?
Dearing # 12 Lake Dam has a dam height of 16 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.