Faulkners Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Faulkners Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 73.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 388 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 625 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01637 |
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
CJC Partners LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Faulkners Lake Dam?
Faulkners 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 Faulkners Lake Dam?
Faulkners Lake Dam is owned by CJC Partners LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Faulkners Lake Dam built?
Faulkners Lake Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Faulkners Lake Dam?
Faulkners 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 Faulkners Lake Dam?
Faulkners Lake Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Faulkners Lake Dam last inspected?
Faulkners Lake Dam was last inspected on February 25, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.