Lake Arrowhead Dam East
Key Takeaway
Lake Arrowhead Dam East is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 58.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 910 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 165 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01290 |
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
CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS;Darmasan Iwan;Griswell, James C.;Marco A. Obergon & Maria De Lois Angeles;The Arregin Family LLC
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Arrowhead Dam East?
Lake Arrowhead Dam East 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 Lake Arrowhead Dam East?
Lake Arrowhead Dam East is owned by CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS;Darmasan Iwan;Griswell, James C.;Marco A. Obergon & Maria De Lois Angeles;The Arregin Family LLC (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Arrowhead Dam East built?
Lake Arrowhead Dam East was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Lake Arrowhead Dam East?
Lake Arrowhead Dam East 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 Lake Arrowhead Dam East?
Lake Arrowhead Dam East has a dam height of 25 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 Lake Arrowhead Dam East last inspected?
Lake Arrowhead Dam East was last inspected on December 2, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.