Dossann Acres Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Dossann Acres Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 28.7% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 291 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 219 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01197 |
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
Maude J. Johnson Estate
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dossann Acres Lake Dam?
Dossann Acres 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 Dossann Acres Lake Dam?
Dossann Acres Lake Dam is owned by Maude J. Johnson Estate (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dossann Acres Lake Dam built?
Dossann Acres Lake Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Dossann Acres Lake Dam?
Dossann Acres 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 Dossann Acres Lake Dam?
Dossann Acres Lake 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 Dossann Acres Lake Dam last inspected?
Dossann Acres Lake Dam was last inspected on February 22, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.