Lake Hammock Dam # 1
Key Takeaway
Lake Hammock Dam # 1 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 28.7% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 347 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 340 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA01587 |
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
Hammock Lake, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Hammock Dam # 1?
Lake Hammock Dam # 1 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 Hammock Dam # 1?
Lake Hammock Dam # 1 is owned by Hammock Lake, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Lake Hammock Dam # 1?
Lake Hammock Dam # 1 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 Hammock Dam # 1?
Lake Hammock Dam # 1 has a dam height of 17 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 Hammock Dam # 1 last inspected?
Lake Hammock Dam # 1 was last inspected on April 17, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.