Howard Sheppard Lake Dam- Gaa303-021
Key Takeaway
Howard Sheppard Lake Dam- Gaa303-021 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 69.6% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 54 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05918 |
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
Cliff And Howard Sheppard
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Howard Sheppard Lake Dam- Gaa303-021?
Howard Sheppard Lake Dam- Gaa303-021 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 Howard Sheppard Lake Dam- Gaa303-021?
Howard Sheppard Lake Dam- Gaa303-021 is owned by Cliff And Howard Sheppard (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Howard Sheppard Lake Dam- Gaa303-021 built?
Howard Sheppard Lake Dam- Gaa303-021 was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Howard Sheppard Lake Dam- Gaa303-021?
Howard Sheppard Lake Dam- Gaa303-021 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Howard Sheppard Lake Dam- Gaa303-021?
Howard Sheppard Lake Dam- Gaa303-021 has a dam height of 28 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.