Durrence Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Durrence Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 835 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 259 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,400 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02653 |
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
Durrence, George
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Durrence Lake Dam?
Durrence 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 Durrence Lake Dam?
Durrence Lake Dam is owned by Durrence, George (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Durrence Lake Dam built?
Durrence Lake Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Durrence Lake Dam?
Durrence 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 Durrence Lake Dam?
Durrence Lake Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Durrence Lake Dam last inspected?
Durrence Lake Dam was last inspected on July 1, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.