Dixie Red Neck Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Dixie Red Neck 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 | 22 ft (taller than 47% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 435 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00375 |
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
Poteet, Thomas C.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dixie Red Neck Lake Dam?
Dixie Red Neck 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 Dixie Red Neck Lake Dam?
Dixie Red Neck Lake Dam is owned by Poteet, Thomas C. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dixie Red Neck Lake Dam built?
Dixie Red Neck 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 Dixie Red Neck Lake Dam?
Dixie Red Neck 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 Dixie Red Neck Lake Dam?
Dixie Red Neck 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 Dixie Red Neck Lake Dam last inspected?
Dixie Red Neck Lake Dam was last inspected on June 1, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.