Essex Properties North Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Essex Properties North Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 90.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03829 |
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
Royal Four Hundred Property
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Essex Properties North Lake Dam?
Essex Properties North 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 Essex Properties North Lake Dam?
Essex Properties North Lake Dam is owned by Royal Four Hundred Property (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Essex Properties North Lake Dam built?
Essex Properties North Lake Dam was completed in 1989, making it 37 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 Essex Properties North Lake Dam?
Essex Properties North 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 Essex Properties North Lake Dam?
Essex Properties North Lake Dam has a dam height of 38 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 Essex Properties North Lake Dam last inspected?
Essex Properties North Lake Dam was last inspected on July 18, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.