Lake Sarah Glenn Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Sarah Glenn Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 43 ft (taller than 93.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 371 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 211 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01135 |
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
Herendeen, Dennis and Valerie Nix Gregory and Laura Carter, Glenn and Thomas
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Sarah Glenn Dam?
Lake Sarah Glenn 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 Sarah Glenn Dam?
Lake Sarah Glenn Dam is owned by Herendeen, Dennis and Valerie Nix Gregory and Laura Carter, Glenn and Thomas (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Sarah Glenn Dam built?
Lake Sarah Glenn Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Sarah Glenn Dam?
Lake Sarah Glenn 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 Sarah Glenn Dam?
Lake Sarah Glenn Dam has a dam height of 43 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 Sarah Glenn Dam last inspected?
Lake Sarah Glenn Dam was last inspected on June 22, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.