Flemings Farm Big Buck Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Flemings Farm Big Buck Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 86.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 280 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA04096 |
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
Fleming, Frank
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Flemings Farm Big Buck Lake Dam?
Flemings Farm Big Buck 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 Flemings Farm Big Buck Lake Dam?
Flemings Farm Big Buck Lake Dam is owned by Fleming, Frank (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Flemings Farm Big Buck Lake Dam?
Flemings Farm Big Buck Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Flemings Farm Big Buck Lake Dam?
Flemings Farm Big Buck Lake Dam has a dam height of 35 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 Flemings Farm Big Buck Lake Dam last inspected?
Flemings Farm Big Buck Lake Dam was last inspected on August 1, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.