Kitchens Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Kitchens Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 43.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 290 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02021 |
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
ALTON KITCHENS & DIANE K ROBERTS & JUDITH K JOHNSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Kitchens Lake Dam?
Kitchens 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 Kitchens Lake Dam?
Kitchens Lake Dam is owned by ALTON KITCHENS & DIANE K ROBERTS & JUDITH K JOHNSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kitchens Lake Dam built?
Kitchens Lake Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Kitchens Lake Dam?
Kitchens 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 Kitchens Lake Dam?
Kitchens 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.
When was Kitchens Lake Dam last inspected?
Kitchens Lake Dam was last inspected on June 1, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.