Ethicon Industrial Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Ethicon Industrial Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 50.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| NID ID | GA04296 |
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
Ethicon, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ethicon Industrial Lake Dam?
Ethicon Industrial 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 Ethicon Industrial Lake Dam?
Ethicon Industrial Lake Dam is owned by Ethicon, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Ethicon Industrial Lake Dam?
Ethicon Industrial 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 Ethicon Industrial Lake Dam?
Ethicon Industrial Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Ethicon Industrial Lake Dam last inspected?
Ethicon Industrial Lake Dam was last inspected on May 1, 1995. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.