Duggan Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Duggan Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 68 ft (taller than 98.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,061 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 792 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 688 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 203 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03682 |
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
Douglas L. & Kelly T. Coffee
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Duggan Lake Dam?
Duggan 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 Duggan Lake Dam?
Duggan Lake Dam is owned by Douglas L. & Kelly T. Coffee (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Duggan Lake Dam built?
Duggan Lake Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Duggan Lake Dam?
Duggan 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 Duggan Lake Dam?
Duggan Lake Dam has a dam height of 68 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 Duggan Lake Dam last inspected?
Duggan Lake Dam was last inspected on March 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.