Hitt Lake Dam #1 (Upper)
Key Takeaway
Hitt Lake Dam #1 (Upper) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 50.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02200 |
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
Hitt, Mary
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hitt Lake Dam #1 (Upper)?
Hitt Lake Dam #1 (Upper) 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 Hitt Lake Dam #1 (Upper)?
Hitt Lake Dam #1 (Upper) is owned by Hitt, Mary (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hitt Lake Dam #1 (Upper) built?
Hitt Lake Dam #1 (Upper) was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Hitt Lake Dam #1 (Upper)?
Hitt Lake Dam #1 (Upper) 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 Hitt Lake Dam #1 (Upper)?
Hitt Lake Dam #1 (Upper) 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 Hitt Lake Dam #1 (Upper) last inspected?
Hitt Lake Dam #1 (Upper) was last inspected on August 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.