Gaeta Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Gaeta Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 69.6% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 192 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00668 |
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
Cory Callihan & Virginia Gaeta Steven Taylor & Jillian Taylor Lambert
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gaeta Lake Dam?
Gaeta 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 Gaeta Lake Dam?
Gaeta Lake Dam is owned by Cory Callihan & Virginia Gaeta Steven Taylor & Jillian Taylor Lambert (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gaeta Lake Dam built?
Gaeta Lake Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Gaeta Lake Dam?
Gaeta 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 Gaeta Lake Dam?
Gaeta Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Gaeta Lake Dam last inspected?
Gaeta Lake Dam was last inspected on July 1, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.