Dougherty Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Dougherty Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 50.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 642 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 154 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02181 |
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
Cabin Creek Golf, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dougherty Lake Dam?
Dougherty 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 Dougherty Lake Dam?
Dougherty Lake Dam is owned by Cabin Creek Golf, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dougherty Lake Dam built?
Dougherty Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Dougherty Lake Dam?
Dougherty 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 Dougherty Lake Dam?
Dougherty Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Dougherty Lake Dam last inspected?
Dougherty Lake Dam was last inspected on September 1, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.