Folly Lake Orchards Lake Dam B
Key Takeaway
Folly Lake Orchards Lake Dam B is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 50.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 506 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 96 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02267 |
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
Folly Lake Orchards, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Folly Lake Orchards Lake Dam B?
Folly Lake Orchards Lake Dam B 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 Folly Lake Orchards Lake Dam B?
Folly Lake Orchards Lake Dam B is owned by Folly Lake Orchards, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Folly Lake Orchards Lake Dam B built?
Folly Lake Orchards Lake Dam B was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Folly Lake Orchards Lake Dam B?
Folly Lake Orchards Lake Dam B 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 Folly Lake Orchards Lake Dam B?
Folly Lake Orchards Lake Dam B has a dam height of 23 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 Folly Lake Orchards Lake Dam B last inspected?
Folly Lake Orchards Lake Dam B was last inspected on May 1, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.