Hill's Recreation Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Hill's Recreation Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 50.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 512 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 362 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 251 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 590 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00981 |
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
Ornstein & Schuler Capital Partners LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hill's Recreation Lake Dam?
Hill's Recreation 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 Hill's Recreation Lake Dam?
Hill's Recreation Lake Dam is owned by Ornstein & Schuler Capital Partners LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hill's Recreation Lake Dam built?
Hill's Recreation Lake Dam 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's Recreation Lake Dam?
Hill's Recreation 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 Hill's Recreation Lake Dam?
Hill's Recreation Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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's Recreation Lake Dam last inspected?
Hill's Recreation Lake Dam was last inspected on September 27, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.