Huntcliff Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Huntcliff Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 43 ft (taller than 93.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 105 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03839 |
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
Enloe, Michael Lawrence Torri & Kathlyn Myers
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Huntcliff Lake Dam?
Huntcliff 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 Huntcliff Lake Dam?
Huntcliff Lake Dam is owned by Enloe, Michael Lawrence Torri & Kathlyn Myers (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Huntcliff Lake Dam built?
Huntcliff Lake Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Huntcliff Lake Dam?
Huntcliff 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 Huntcliff Lake Dam?
Huntcliff Lake Dam has a dam height of 43 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 Huntcliff Lake Dam last inspected?
Huntcliff Lake Dam was last inspected on June 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.