Flying L Ranch Dam # 2
Key Takeaway
Flying L Ranch Dam # 2 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 65.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 147 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA04870 |
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
Finley, Gail S
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Flying L Ranch Dam # 2?
Flying L Ranch Dam # 2 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 # 2?
Flying L Ranch Dam # 2 is owned by Finley, Gail S (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Flying L Ranch Dam # 2?
Flying L Ranch Dam # 2 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 # 2?
Flying L Ranch Dam # 2 has a dam height of 27 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 # 2 last inspected?
Flying L Ranch Dam # 2 was last inspected on February 1, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.