Esperanza Farms Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Esperanza Farms Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 69.6% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 449 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03188 |
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
Esperanza Farm LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Esperanza Farms Lake Dam?
Esperanza Farms 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 Esperanza Farms Lake Dam?
Esperanza Farms Lake Dam is owned by Esperanza Farm LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Esperanza Farms Lake Dam built?
Esperanza Farms Lake Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Esperanza Farms Lake Dam?
Esperanza Farms 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 Esperanza Farms Lake Dam?
Esperanza Farms Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Esperanza Farms Lake Dam last inspected?
Esperanza Farms Lake Dam was last inspected on March 1, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.