Gospel Center Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Gospel Center Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 43.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00879 |
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
Gospel Center
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gospel Center Lake Dam?
Gospel Center 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 Gospel Center Lake Dam?
Gospel Center Lake Dam is owned by Gospel Center (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gospel Center Lake Dam built?
Gospel Center Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Gospel Center Lake Dam?
Gospel Center 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 Gospel Center Lake Dam?
Gospel Center Lake Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Gospel Center Lake Dam last inspected?
Gospel Center Lake Dam was last inspected on June 5, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.