Dew's Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Dew's Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1915 and is 111 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 9.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5,000 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00810 |
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
Dew's Lake LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dew's Lake Dam?
Dew's 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 Dew's Lake Dam?
Dew's Lake Dam is owned by Dew's Lake LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dew's Lake Dam built?
Dew's Lake Dam was completed in 1915, making it 111 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 Dew's Lake Dam?
Dew's 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 Dew's Lake Dam?
Dew's Lake Dam has a dam height of 12 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.