Impoundment Dike #4 Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Impoundment Dike #4 Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 86.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 5,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA06588 |
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
Dalton Utilities
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Impoundment Dike #4 Lake Dam?
Impoundment Dike #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 Impoundment Dike #4 Lake Dam?
Impoundment Dike #4 Lake Dam is owned by Dalton Utilities (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Impoundment Dike #4 Lake Dam?
Impoundment Dike #4 Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Impoundment Dike #4 Lake Dam?
Impoundment Dike #4 Lake Dam has a dam height of 35 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 Impoundment Dike #4 Lake Dam last inspected?
Impoundment Dike #4 Lake Dam was last inspected on October 25, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.