Lake Henry Grady Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Henry Grady Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 40.1% in GA) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 640 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05639 |
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
Henry Grady Miles
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Henry Grady Dam?
Lake Henry Grady 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 Henry Grady Dam?
Lake Henry Grady Dam is owned by Henry Grady Miles (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Henry Grady Dam built?
Lake Henry Grady Dam was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 Henry Grady Dam?
Lake Henry Grady Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Henry Grady Dam?
Lake Henry Grady Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Henry Grady Dam last inspected?
Lake Henry Grady Dam was last inspected on April 20, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.