Emerald Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Emerald Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 810 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA06247 |
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
Alvin G. Gross;Fayette County Board of Commissioners;James Crissey;Mary Johnson & Jimmy Huff;Mr. & Mrs. Macyszyn
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Emerald Lake Dam?
Emerald 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 Emerald Lake Dam?
Emerald Lake Dam is owned by Alvin G. Gross;Fayette County Board of Commissioners;James Crissey;Mary Johnson & Jimmy Huff;Mr. & Mrs. Macyszyn (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Emerald Lake Dam?
Emerald 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 Emerald Lake Dam?
Emerald 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 Emerald Lake Dam last inspected?
Emerald Lake Dam was last inspected on November 13, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.