Horseshoe Bend Orchard Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Horseshoe Bend Orchard Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 43.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 945 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 316 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 615 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00153 |
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
Blue Timber Properties, Llc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Horseshoe Bend Orchard Lake Dam?
Horseshoe Bend Orchard 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 Bend Orchard Lake Dam?
Horseshoe Bend Orchard Lake Dam is owned by Blue Timber Properties, Llc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Horseshoe Bend Orchard Lake Dam built?
Horseshoe Bend Orchard 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 Bend Orchard Lake Dam?
Horseshoe Bend Orchard Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Horseshoe Bend Orchard Lake Dam?
Horseshoe Bend Orchard Lake Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Bend Orchard Lake Dam last inspected?
Horseshoe Bend Orchard Lake Dam was last inspected on July 28, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.