Lake Liberty Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Liberty Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1932 and is 94 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 47% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 757 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 506 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1932 (94 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00398 |
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
State of Georgia Parks & Historic Places
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Liberty Dam?
Lake Liberty 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 Liberty Dam?
Lake Liberty Dam is owned by State of Georgia Parks & Historic Places (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Liberty Dam built?
Lake Liberty Dam was completed in 1932, making it 94 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 Liberty Dam?
Lake Liberty 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 Liberty Dam?
Lake Liberty Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Liberty Dam last inspected?
Lake Liberty Dam was last inspected on June 1, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.