Halliday Lake Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Halliday Lake Dam #1 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 320 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02884 |
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
Haynes, Hazel P.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Halliday Lake Dam #1?
Halliday 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 Halliday Lake Dam #1?
Halliday Lake Dam #1 is owned by Haynes, Hazel P. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Halliday Lake Dam #1 built?
Halliday Lake Dam #1 was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Halliday Lake Dam #1?
Halliday 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 Halliday Lake Dam #1?
Halliday Lake Dam #1 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.