Lake Rabun Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Rabun Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 70 ft (taller than 98.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 951 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03258 |
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
KaMin LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Rabun Dam?
Lake Rabun 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 Rabun Dam?
Lake Rabun Dam is owned by KaMin LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Rabun Dam built?
Lake Rabun Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Rabun Dam?
Lake Rabun Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Rabun Dam?
Lake Rabun Dam has a dam height of 70 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 Rabun Dam last inspected?
Lake Rabun Dam was last inspected on February 1, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.