Foley Lake Dam #2
Key Takeaway
Foley Lake Dam #2 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 78.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 846 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 464 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 294 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05290 |
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
Harris Timber LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Foley Lake Dam #2?
Foley Lake 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 Foley Lake Dam #2?
Foley Lake Dam #2 is owned by Harris Timber LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Foley Lake Dam #2 built?
Foley Lake Dam #2 was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 Foley Lake Dam #2?
Foley Lake Dam #2 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 Foley Lake Dam #2?
Foley Lake Dam #2 has a dam height of 31 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 Foley Lake Dam #2 last inspected?
Foley Lake Dam #2 was last inspected on January 28, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.