Heavys Bar B Que Lake # 2
Key Takeaway
Heavys Bar B Que Lake # 2 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 69.6% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04767 |
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
Grant, Heavy
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Heavys Bar B Que Lake # 2?
Heavys Bar B Que Lake # 2 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 Heavys Bar B Que Lake # 2?
Heavys Bar B Que Lake # 2 is owned by Grant, Heavy (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Heavys Bar B Que Lake # 2 built?
Heavys Bar B Que Lake # 2 was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Heavys Bar B Que Lake # 2?
Heavys Bar B Que Lake # 2 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 Heavys Bar B Que Lake # 2?
Heavys Bar B Que Lake # 2 has a dam height of 28 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 Heavys Bar B Que Lake # 2 last inspected?
Heavys Bar B Que Lake # 2 was last inspected on June 1, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.