Garner Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Garner Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 40.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 666 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 100 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04921 |
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
Rooks, James D.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Garner Lake Dam?
Garner 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 Garner Lake Dam?
Garner Lake Dam is owned by Rooks, James D. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Garner Lake Dam built?
Garner Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Garner Lake Dam?
Garner 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 Garner Lake Dam?
Garner Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Garner Lake Dam last inspected?
Garner Lake Dam was last inspected on May 21, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.