Gay Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Gay Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 89.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 708 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 256 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 128 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04824 |
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
Applewood INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gay Lake Dam?
Gay 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 Gay Lake Dam?
Gay Lake Dam is owned by Applewood INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gay Lake Dam built?
Gay Lake Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Gay Lake Dam?
Gay 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 Gay Lake Dam?
Gay Lake Dam has a dam height of 37 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 Gay Lake Dam last inspected?
Gay Lake Dam was last inspected on June 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.