Lake Emily Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Emily Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 54.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,110 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 295 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05257 |
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
Guthrie Land Development Company
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Emily Dam?
Lake Emily 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 Emily Dam?
Lake Emily Dam is owned by Guthrie Land Development Company (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Emily Dam built?
Lake Emily Dam was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Emily Dam?
Lake Emily 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 Emily Dam?
Lake Emily Dam 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.
When was Lake Emily Dam last inspected?
Lake Emily Dam was last inspected on October 1, 2002. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.