Keen Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Keen Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,120 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 42 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03701 |
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
Brandy Austin Avant Keen
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Keen Lake Dam?
Keen 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 Keen Lake Dam?
Keen Lake Dam is owned by Brandy Austin Avant Keen (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Keen Lake Dam built?
Keen Lake Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Keen Lake Dam?
Keen 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 Keen Lake Dam?
Keen Lake Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Keen Lake Dam last inspected?
Keen Lake Dam was last inspected on February 1, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.