Dogwood Park Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Dogwood Park Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 88.1% in GA) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04929 |
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
Wilkie, Thomas
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dogwood Park Lake Dam?
Dogwood Park 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 Dogwood Park Lake Dam?
Dogwood Park Lake Dam is owned by Wilkie, Thomas (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dogwood Park Lake Dam built?
Dogwood Park Lake Dam was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Dogwood Park Lake Dam?
Dogwood Park 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 Dogwood Park Lake Dam?
Dogwood Park Lake Dam has a dam height of 36 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 Dogwood Park Lake Dam last inspected?
Dogwood Park Lake Dam was last inspected on June 15, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.