Horsehead Creek Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Horsehead Creek Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 36.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 939 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6,660 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03042 |
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
Mckim, David
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Horsehead Creek Lake Dam?
Horsehead Creek 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 Horsehead Creek Lake Dam?
Horsehead Creek Lake Dam is owned by Mckim, David (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Horsehead Creek Lake Dam built?
Horsehead Creek Lake Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Horsehead Creek Lake Dam?
Horsehead Creek Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Tailings, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Horsehead Creek Lake Dam?
Horsehead Creek Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Horsehead Creek Lake Dam last inspected?
Horsehead Creek Lake Dam was last inspected on June 21, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.