Ivey Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Ivey Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 2008 and is 18 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 55 ft (taller than 97.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 368 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
| NID ID | GA06537 |
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
Sullivan Creek Property LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ivey Lake Dam?
Ivey 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 Ivey Lake Dam?
Ivey Lake Dam is owned by Sullivan Creek Property LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ivey Lake Dam built?
Ivey Lake Dam was completed in 2008, making it 18 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 Ivey Lake Dam?
Ivey 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 Ivey Lake Dam?
Ivey Lake Dam has a dam height of 55 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 Ivey Lake Dam last inspected?
Ivey Lake Dam was last inspected on June 1, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.