Knight Lake Dam (Lower)
Key Takeaway
Knight Lake Dam (Lower) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 50.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,295 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 528 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 317 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 502 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | GA06088 |
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
Collins,Robert C.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Knight Lake Dam (Lower)?
Knight Lake Dam (Lower) 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 Knight Lake Dam (Lower)?
Knight Lake Dam (Lower) is owned by Collins,Robert C. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Knight Lake Dam (Lower) built?
Knight Lake Dam (Lower) 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 Knight Lake Dam (Lower)?
Knight Lake Dam (Lower) serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Knight Lake Dam (Lower)?
Knight Lake Dam (Lower) has a dam height of 23 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 Knight Lake Dam (Lower) last inspected?
Knight Lake Dam (Lower) was last inspected on May 22, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.