Lake Sarrento Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Sarrento Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 12.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,485 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04951 |
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
Lake Capri Improvement Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Sarrento Dam?
Lake Sarrento 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 Sarrento Dam?
Lake Sarrento Dam is owned by Lake Capri Improvement Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Sarrento Dam built?
Lake Sarrento Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Sarrento Dam?
Lake Sarrento 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 Sarrento Dam?
Lake Sarrento Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Sarrento Dam last inspected?
Lake Sarrento Dam was last inspected on September 1, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.