Lake Lure Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Lure Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 54.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,257 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 115 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01225 |
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
Unknown
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Lure Dam?
Lake Lure 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 Lure Dam?
Lake Lure Dam is owned by Unknown (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Lure Dam built?
Lake Lure Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Lure Dam?
Lake Lure 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 Lure Dam?
Lake Lure 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 Lure Dam last inspected?
Lake Lure Dam was last inspected on July 26, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.