Denver Lanier Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Denver Lanier Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1944 and is 82 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 28.7% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 255 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1989 |
| NID ID | GA03300 |
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
Lanier, Denver
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Denver Lanier Pond Dam?
Denver Lanier Pond 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 Denver Lanier Pond Dam?
Denver Lanier Pond Dam is owned by Lanier, Denver (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Denver Lanier Pond Dam built?
Denver Lanier Pond Dam was completed in 1944, making it 82 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 Denver Lanier Pond Dam?
Denver Lanier Pond 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 Denver Lanier Pond Dam?
Denver Lanier Pond Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Denver Lanier Pond Dam last inspected?
Denver Lanier Pond Dam was last inspected on November 1, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.