Ginns Old Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Ginns Old Lake Dam 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 | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 497 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02809 |
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
Ginn, Dan A
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Ginns Old Lake Dam?
Ginns Old 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 Ginns Old Lake Dam?
Ginns Old Lake Dam is owned by Ginn, Dan A (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ginns Old Lake Dam built?
Ginns Old Lake Dam 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 Ginns Old Lake Dam?
Ginns Old 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 Ginns Old Lake Dam?
Ginns Old Lake Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Ginns Old Lake Dam last inspected?
Ginns Old Lake Dam was last inspected on November 1, 1990. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.