Hiawassee Irrigation Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Hiawassee Irrigation Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 36.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 745 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 222 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04252 |
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
USC Timber Holdings LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hiawassee Irrigation Lake Dam?
Hiawassee Irrigation 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 Hiawassee Irrigation Lake Dam?
Hiawassee Irrigation Lake Dam is owned by USC Timber Holdings LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hiawassee Irrigation Lake Dam built?
Hiawassee Irrigation Lake Dam was completed in 1985, making it 41 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 Hiawassee Irrigation Lake Dam?
Hiawassee Irrigation Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hiawassee Irrigation Lake Dam?
Hiawassee Irrigation Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Hiawassee Irrigation Lake Dam last inspected?
Hiawassee Irrigation Lake Dam was last inspected on January 24, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.