Grady Webb Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Grady Webb 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 | 18 ft (taller than 32.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 615 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02753 |
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
Kia Motors
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Grady Webb Lake Dam?
Grady Webb 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 Grady Webb Lake Dam?
Grady Webb Lake Dam is owned by Kia Motors (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Grady Webb Lake Dam built?
Grady Webb 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 Grady Webb Lake Dam?
Grady Webb 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 Grady Webb Lake Dam?
Grady Webb Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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.