Hill Const. Co. Lake Dam West
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 Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 58 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01615 |
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
Hill Construction Co.
Private
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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.