Johnson -Higdon Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Johnson -Higdon Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 43.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 190 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05991 |
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
Constitution Insurance Company
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Johnson -Higdon Lake Dam?
Johnson -Higdon 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 Johnson -Higdon Lake Dam?
Johnson -Higdon Lake Dam is owned by Constitution Insurance Company (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Johnson -Higdon Lake Dam built?
Johnson -Higdon Lake Dam was completed in 1999, making it 27 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Johnson -Higdon Lake Dam?
Johnson -Higdon Lake Dam has a dam height of 21 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.