Faulkner Lake Dam (South)
Key Takeaway
Faulkner Lake Dam (South) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 100 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02962 |
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
Clarkie Felton Leverette & Dinah F. Leverette (Faulkner)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Faulkner Lake Dam (South)?
Faulkner Lake Dam (South) 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 Faulkner Lake Dam (South)?
Faulkner Lake Dam (South) is owned by Clarkie Felton Leverette & Dinah F. Leverette (Faulkner) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Faulkner Lake Dam (South) built?
Faulkner Lake Dam (South) was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Faulkner Lake Dam (South)?
Faulkner Lake Dam (South) serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Faulkner Lake Dam (South)?
Faulkner Lake Dam (South) has a dam height of 16 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 Faulkner Lake Dam (South) last inspected?
Faulkner Lake Dam (South) was last inspected on March 1, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.