Juniper Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Juniper Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1850 and is 176 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 20.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 504 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 469 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 91 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1850 (176 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01407 |
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
Buck Realty Inc.
Private
Nearby Dams
Meadows Lake Dam
Talbot, GA
Low Hazard 13 ftBenson Lake Dam
Talbot, GA
Low Hazard 18 ftSwift Lake Dam
Talbot, GA
Low Hazard 18 ftBrown Lake Dam
Marion, GA
Low Hazard 14 ftBlack Creek Preserve Lake Dam
Talbot, GA
Low Hazard 12 ftLower Williams Lake Dam
Marion, GA
Low Hazard 25 ftHelens Lake Dam
Talbot, GA
Low Hazard 19 ftUpper Williams Lake Dam
Marion, GA
Low Hazard 21 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Juniper Lake Dam?
Juniper 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 Juniper Lake Dam?
Juniper Lake Dam is owned by Buck Realty Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Juniper Lake Dam built?
Juniper Lake Dam was completed in 1850, making it 176 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 Juniper Lake Dam?
Juniper 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 Juniper Lake Dam?
Juniper Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Juniper Lake Dam last inspected?
Juniper Lake Dam was last inspected on June 20, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.