Gold Creek Golf Club Lake Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Gold Creek Golf Club Lake Dam #1 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1993 and is 33 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 90.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 464 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05987 |
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
B&K Turner Family LLP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gold Creek Golf Club Lake Dam #1?
Gold Creek Golf Club Lake Dam #1 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 Gold Creek Golf Club Lake Dam #1?
Gold Creek Golf Club Lake Dam #1 is owned by B&K Turner Family LLP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gold Creek Golf Club Lake Dam #1 built?
Gold Creek Golf Club Lake Dam #1 was completed in 1993, making it 33 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 Gold Creek Golf Club Lake Dam #1?
Gold Creek Golf Club Lake Dam #1 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 Gold Creek Golf Club Lake Dam #1?
Gold Creek Golf Club Lake Dam #1 has a dam height of 38 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 Gold Creek Golf Club Lake Dam #1 last inspected?
Gold Creek Golf Club Lake Dam #1 was last inspected on March 29, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.