Lafitte Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Lafitte Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 62.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 152 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1989 |
| NID ID | GA08081 |
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
Brothers Properties, Old Alabama LLC Cooperative Networks LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lafitte Lake Dam?
Lafitte 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 Lafitte Lake Dam?
Lafitte Lake Dam is owned by Brothers Properties, Old Alabama LLC Cooperative Networks LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lafitte Lake Dam built?
Lafitte Lake Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Lafitte Lake Dam?
Lafitte Lake Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Lafitte Lake Dam last inspected?
Lafitte Lake Dam was last inspected on May 18, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.