Evans CO Public Fishing Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Evans CO Public Fishing Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 32.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 533 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 82 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01249 |
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
State of Georgia Department of Natural Resources
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Evans CO Public Fishing Lake Dam?
Evans CO Public Fishing 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 Evans CO Public Fishing Lake Dam?
Evans CO Public Fishing Lake Dam is owned by State of Georgia Department of Natural Resources (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Evans CO Public Fishing Lake Dam built?
Evans CO Public Fishing Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Evans CO Public Fishing Lake Dam?
Evans CO Public Fishing 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 Evans CO Public Fishing Lake Dam?
Evans CO Public Fishing Lake Dam 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 Evans CO Public Fishing Lake Dam last inspected?
Evans CO Public Fishing Lake Dam was last inspected on July 1, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.