Flying L Ranch Dam # 1
Key Takeaway
Flying L Ranch Dam # 1 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 81% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 571 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 117 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04872 |
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
Livesay, Ron
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Flying L Ranch Dam # 1?
Flying L Ranch Dam # 1 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 Flying L Ranch Dam # 1?
Flying L Ranch Dam # 1 is owned by Livesay, Ron (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Flying L Ranch Dam # 1 built?
Flying L Ranch Dam # 1 was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Flying L Ranch Dam # 1?
Flying L Ranch Dam # 1 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 Flying L Ranch Dam # 1?
Flying L Ranch Dam # 1 has a dam height of 32 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 Flying L Ranch Dam # 1 last inspected?
Flying L Ranch Dam # 1 was last inspected on April 14, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.