Glenlake Dam #2
Key Takeaway
Glenlake Dam #2 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 65.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 355 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 93 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03847 |
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
Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Glenlake Dam #2?
Glenlake Dam #2 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 Glenlake Dam #2?
Glenlake Dam #2 is owned by Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Glenlake Dam #2 built?
Glenlake Dam #2 was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 Glenlake Dam #2?
Glenlake Dam #2 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 Glenlake Dam #2?
Glenlake Dam #2 has a dam height of 27 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 Glenlake Dam #2 last inspected?
Glenlake Dam #2 was last inspected on June 19, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.