Gazaway Lake Dam (Upper)
Key Takeaway
Gazaway Lake Dam (Upper) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 40.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01747 |
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
Gazaway, L. S.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gazaway Lake Dam (Upper)?
Gazaway Lake Dam (Upper) 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 Gazaway Lake Dam (Upper)?
Gazaway Lake Dam (Upper) is owned by Gazaway, L. S. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gazaway Lake Dam (Upper) built?
Gazaway Lake Dam (Upper) was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Gazaway Lake Dam (Upper)?
Gazaway Lake Dam (Upper) 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 Gazaway Lake Dam (Upper)?
Gazaway Lake Dam (Upper) 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 Gazaway Lake Dam (Upper) last inspected?
Gazaway Lake Dam (Upper) was last inspected on June 1, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.