Four Lakes INC. Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Four Lakes INC. Dam #1 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 43.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,700 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02795 |
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
Tar River Family LLLP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Four Lakes INC. Dam #1?
Four Lakes INC. 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 Four Lakes INC. Dam #1?
Four Lakes INC. Dam #1 is owned by Tar River Family LLLP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Four Lakes INC. Dam #1 built?
Four Lakes INC. Dam #1 was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Four Lakes INC. Dam #1?
Four Lakes INC. Dam #1 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 Four Lakes INC. Dam #1?
Four Lakes INC. Dam #1 has a dam height of 21 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 Four Lakes INC. Dam #1 last inspected?
Four Lakes INC. Dam #1 was last inspected on April 18, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.