Finny Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Finny 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 | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 350 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02865 |
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
Crawford, Betty Smith
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Finny Lake Dam?
Finny 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 Finny Lake Dam?
Finny Lake Dam is owned by Crawford, Betty Smith (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Finny Lake Dam built?
Finny 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 Finny Lake Dam?
Finny 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 Finny Lake Dam?
Finny Lake Dam 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.