Ga. Kraft Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Ga. Kraft Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 54.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 55 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02552 |
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
Georgia Kraft Company
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ga. Kraft Lake Dam?
Ga. Kraft 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 Ga. Kraft Lake Dam?
Ga. Kraft Lake Dam is owned by Georgia Kraft Company (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ga. Kraft Lake Dam built?
Ga. Kraft Lake Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Ga. Kraft Lake Dam?
Ga. Kraft 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 Ga. Kraft Lake Dam?
Ga. Kraft Lake 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.