Georgia Marble Co. Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Georgia Marble Co. Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 62.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02491 |
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
Rio Land Investments
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Georgia Marble Co. Lake Dam?
Georgia Marble Co. 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 Georgia Marble Co. Lake Dam?
Georgia Marble Co. Lake Dam is owned by Rio Land Investments (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Georgia Marble Co. Lake Dam built?
Georgia Marble Co. Lake Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Georgia Marble Co. Lake Dam?
Georgia Marble Co. Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Georgia Marble Co. Lake Dam?
Georgia Marble Co. Lake Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Georgia Marble Co. Lake Dam last inspected?
Georgia Marble Co. Lake Dam was last inspected on August 1, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.