Horseshoe 4 Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Horseshoe 4 Lake Dam 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 | 17 ft (taller than 28.7% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,420 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 339 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 155 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1993 |
| NID ID | GA03506 |
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
State of Georgia Department of Natural Resources,Wildlife Resource Division
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Horseshoe 4 Lake Dam?
Horseshoe 4 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 Horseshoe 4 Lake Dam?
Horseshoe 4 Lake Dam is owned by State of Georgia Department of Natural Resources,Wildlife Resource Division (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Horseshoe 4 Lake Dam built?
Horseshoe 4 Lake Dam 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 Horseshoe 4 Lake Dam?
Horseshoe 4 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 Horseshoe 4 Lake Dam?
Horseshoe 4 Lake Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Horseshoe 4 Lake Dam last inspected?
Horseshoe 4 Lake Dam was last inspected on May 17, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.