Estes Lake Dam No. 1
Key Takeaway
Estes Lake Dam No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 32.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 465 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 170 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02617 |
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
A G Estes Family Partnership LLLP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Estes Lake Dam No. 1?
Estes Lake Dam No. 1 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 Estes Lake Dam No. 1?
Estes Lake Dam No. 1 is owned by A G Estes Family Partnership LLLP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Estes Lake Dam No. 1 built?
Estes Lake Dam No. 1 was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Estes Lake Dam No. 1?
Estes Lake Dam No. 1 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 Estes Lake Dam No. 1?
Estes Lake Dam No. 1 has a dam height of 18 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 Estes Lake Dam No. 1 last inspected?
Estes Lake Dam No. 1 was last inspected on May 20, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.