Gilmer County Golf Course Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Gilmer County Golf Course Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 47 ft (taller than 95.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 79 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04594 |
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
Gilmer County
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Gilmer County Golf Course Lake Dam?
Gilmer County Golf Course 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 Gilmer County Golf Course Lake Dam?
Gilmer County Golf Course Lake Dam is owned by Gilmer County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gilmer County Golf Course Lake Dam built?
Gilmer County Golf Course Lake Dam was completed in 1983, making it 43 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 Gilmer County Golf Course Lake Dam?
Gilmer County Golf Course 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 Gilmer County Golf Course Lake Dam?
Gilmer County Golf Course Lake Dam has a dam height of 47 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 Gilmer County Golf Course Lake Dam last inspected?
Gilmer County Golf Course Lake Dam was last inspected on January 19, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.