Irish Lake (Lower)
Key Takeaway
Irish Lake (Lower) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 12.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 565 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04789 |
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
Brown, Ward
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Irish Lake (Lower)?
Irish Lake (Lower) 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 Irish Lake (Lower)?
Irish Lake (Lower) is owned by Brown, Ward (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Irish Lake (Lower) built?
Irish Lake (Lower) was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Irish Lake (Lower)?
Irish Lake (Lower) 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 Irish Lake (Lower)?
Irish Lake (Lower) has a dam height of 13 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 Irish Lake (Lower) last inspected?
Irish Lake (Lower) was last inspected on November 1, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.