Lake In The Woods Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake In The Woods Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 73.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 433 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04100 |
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
Chmielewski, Gerald
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake In The Woods Dam?
Lake In The Woods 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 In The Woods Dam?
Lake In The Woods Dam is owned by Chmielewski, Gerald (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake In The Woods Dam built?
Lake In The Woods Dam was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 In The Woods Dam?
Lake In The Woods 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 In The Woods Dam?
Lake In The Woods Dam has a dam height of 29 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 In The Woods Dam last inspected?
Lake In The Woods Dam was last inspected on August 1, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.