Hills Lake Dam ( West )
Key Takeaway
Hills Lake Dam ( West ) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 32.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| NID ID | GA04166 |
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, L. W. Jr.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hills Lake Dam ( West )?
Hills 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 Hills Lake Dam ( West )?
Hills Lake Dam ( West ) is owned by Hill, L. W. Jr. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Hills Lake Dam ( West )?
Hills Lake Dam ( West ) 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 Hills Lake Dam ( West )?
Hills Lake Dam ( West ) has a dam height of 18 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.