Garwood Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Garwood Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 88.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05400 |
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
The Nature Conservancy
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Garwood Lake Dam?
Garwood 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 Garwood Lake Dam?
Garwood Lake Dam is owned by The Nature Conservancy (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Garwood Lake Dam built?
Garwood Lake Dam was completed in 1985, making it 41 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 Garwood Lake Dam?
Garwood 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 Garwood Lake Dam?
Garwood Lake Dam has a dam height of 36 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 Garwood Lake Dam last inspected?
Garwood Lake Dam was last inspected on June 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.