Ellison-Stifel Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Ellison-Stifel Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 89.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 28 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00673 |
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
Falinki Mary Alison Trustee of the Mary Alison Falinski Revocable Trust
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ellison-Stifel Lake Dam?
Ellison-Stifel 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 Ellison-Stifel Lake Dam?
Ellison-Stifel Lake Dam is owned by Falinki Mary Alison Trustee of the Mary Alison Falinski Revocable Trust (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ellison-Stifel Lake Dam built?
Ellison-Stifel Lake Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Ellison-Stifel Lake Dam?
Ellison-Stifel 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 Ellison-Stifel Lake Dam?
Ellison-Stifel Lake Dam has a dam height of 37 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 Ellison-Stifel Lake Dam last inspected?
Ellison-Stifel Lake Dam was last inspected on June 15, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.