Jota Forests LTD Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Jota Forests LTD Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 76% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02008 |
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
Knighton, Wayne D.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jota Forests LTD Lake Dam?
Jota Forests LTD 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 Jota Forests LTD Lake Dam?
Jota Forests LTD Lake Dam is owned by Knighton, Wayne D. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jota Forests LTD Lake Dam built?
Jota Forests LTD Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Jota Forests LTD Lake Dam?
Jota Forests LTD Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Jota Forests LTD Lake Dam?
Jota Forests LTD Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Jota Forests LTD Lake Dam last inspected?
Jota Forests LTD Lake Dam was last inspected on January 1, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.