Fort Valley State College Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Fort Valley State College Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 62.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 585 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 246 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04962 |
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
Fort Valley State College
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Fort Valley State College Lake Dam?
Fort Valley State College 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 Fort Valley State College Lake Dam?
Fort Valley State College Lake Dam is owned by Fort Valley State College (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fort Valley State College Lake Dam built?
Fort Valley State College Lake Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Fort Valley State College Lake Dam?
Fort Valley State College Lake Dam 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 Fort Valley State College Lake Dam?
Fort Valley State College Lake Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Fort Valley State College Lake Dam last inspected?
Fort Valley State College Lake Dam was last inspected on March 14, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.