Kersey Lake Dam # 2
Key Takeaway
Kersey Lake Dam # 2 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 28.7% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 320 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04636 |
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
Abs Farms, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Kersey Lake Dam # 2?
Kersey Lake Dam # 2 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 Kersey Lake Dam # 2?
Kersey Lake Dam # 2 is owned by Abs Farms, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kersey Lake Dam # 2 built?
Kersey Lake Dam # 2 was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Kersey Lake Dam # 2?
Kersey Lake Dam # 2 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 Kersey Lake Dam # 2?
Kersey Lake Dam # 2 has a dam height of 17 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 Kersey Lake Dam # 2 last inspected?
Kersey Lake Dam # 2 was last inspected on January 1, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.