Glawson Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Glawson Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 58.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 475 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05168 |
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
Glawson, W.C.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Glawson Lake Dam?
Glawson 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 Glawson Lake Dam?
Glawson Lake Dam is owned by Glawson, W.C. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Glawson Lake Dam built?
Glawson Lake Dam was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Glawson Lake Dam?
Glawson 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 Glawson Lake Dam?
Glawson Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Glawson Lake Dam last inspected?
Glawson Lake Dam was last inspected on September 1, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.