George H Sparks Reservoir Dam No. 1
Key Takeaway
George H Sparks Reservoir Dam No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 91.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,143 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 4.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 222 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,000 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01148 |
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
City of East Point
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of George H Sparks Reservoir Dam No. 1?
George H Sparks Reservoir Dam No. 1 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 George H Sparks Reservoir Dam No. 1?
George H Sparks Reservoir Dam No. 1 is owned by City of East Point (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was George H Sparks Reservoir Dam No. 1 built?
George H Sparks Reservoir Dam No. 1 was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 George H Sparks Reservoir Dam No. 1?
George H Sparks Reservoir Dam No. 1 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 George H Sparks Reservoir Dam No. 1?
George H Sparks Reservoir Dam No. 1 has a dam height of 40 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 George H Sparks Reservoir Dam No. 1 last inspected?
George H Sparks Reservoir Dam No. 1 was last inspected on May 2, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.