Lake At Riverbrooke Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake At Riverbrooke Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 69.6% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 191 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05355 |
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
River Brooke Properties Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake At Riverbrooke Dam?
Lake At Riverbrooke 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 Lake At Riverbrooke Dam?
Lake At Riverbrooke Dam is owned by River Brooke Properties Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake At Riverbrooke Dam built?
Lake At Riverbrooke Dam was completed in 1991, making it 35 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 At Riverbrooke Dam?
Lake At Riverbrooke Dam 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 At Riverbrooke Dam?
Lake At Riverbrooke Dam has a dam height of 28 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 At Riverbrooke Dam last inspected?
Lake At Riverbrooke Dam was last inspected on July 13, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.