L. O. Peebles
Key Takeaway
L. O. Peebles is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 54.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 840 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 120 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05923 |
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
L.O. Peebles
Private
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What is the hazard classification of L. O. Peebles?
L. O. Peebles 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 L. O. Peebles?
L. O. Peebles is owned by L.O. Peebles (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was L. O. Peebles built?
L. O. Peebles was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 L. O. Peebles?
L. O. Peebles serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is L. O. Peebles?
L. O. Peebles has a dam height of 24 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.