Frame Dam
Key Takeaway
Frame Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 54.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 36 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05769 |
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
Frank Frame
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Frame Dam?
Frame 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 Frame Dam?
Frame Dam is owned by Frank Frame (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Frame Dam built?
Frame Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Frame Dam?
Frame 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 Frame Dam?
Frame Dam has a dam height of 24 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.