Greene - Bue- Springer Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Greene - Bue- Springer 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 | 11 ft (taller than 6.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 345 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 470 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03168 |
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
Greene - Bue - Springer Property
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Greene - Bue- Springer Lake Dam?
Greene - Bue- Springer 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 Greene - Bue- Springer Lake Dam?
Greene - Bue- Springer Lake Dam is owned by Greene - Bue - Springer Property (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Greene - Bue- Springer Lake Dam built?
Greene - Bue- Springer 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 Greene - Bue- Springer Lake Dam?
Greene - Bue- Springer 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 Greene - Bue- Springer Lake Dam?
Greene - Bue- Springer Lake Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Greene - Bue- Springer Lake Dam last inspected?
Greene - Bue- Springer Lake Dam was last inspected on November 1, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.