Hill Const. Co. Lake Dam West

UNKNOWN· Upson, Georgia· Built 1960· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Hill Const. Co. Lake Dam West is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 73.2% in GA)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage87 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area58 sq mi
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDGA01615

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 1, 2018
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Hill Construction Co.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hill Const. Co. Lake Dam West?

Hill Const. Co. Lake Dam West 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 Hill Const. Co. Lake Dam West?

Hill Const. Co. Lake Dam West is owned by Hill Construction Co. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hill Const. Co. Lake Dam West built?

Hill Const. Co. Lake Dam West was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Hill Const. Co. Lake Dam West?

Hill Const. Co. Lake Dam West 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 Hill Const. Co. Lake Dam West?

Hill Const. Co. Lake Dam West has a dam height of 29 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 Hill Const. Co. Lake Dam West last inspected?

Hill Const. Co. Lake Dam West was last inspected on June 1, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.