Herschell Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Herschell Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 54.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 198 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| NID ID | GA05551 |
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
Lake Herschell Inc. Mahdi, Joseph C.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Herschell Lake Dam?
Herschell 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 Herschell Lake Dam?
Herschell Lake Dam is owned by Lake Herschell Inc. Mahdi, Joseph C. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Herschell Lake Dam?
Herschell 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 Herschell Lake Dam?
Herschell Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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.