Greenlakes (Lower) Dam
Key Takeaway
Greenlakes (Lower) Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 930 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,257 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03818 |
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
Greentree Lakes Homeowner's Association Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Greenlakes (Lower) Dam?
Greenlakes (Lower) 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 Greenlakes (Lower) Dam?
Greenlakes (Lower) Dam is owned by Greentree Lakes Homeowner's Association Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Greenlakes (Lower) Dam built?
Greenlakes (Lower) Dam was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Greenlakes (Lower) Dam?
Greenlakes (Lower) 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 Greenlakes (Lower) Dam?
Greenlakes (Lower) Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Greenlakes (Lower) Dam last inspected?
Greenlakes (Lower) Dam was last inspected on July 16, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.