Lake St. Thomas Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake St. Thomas Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 43.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 840 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 35 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05812 |
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
Canterbury Forest Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake St. Thomas Dam?
Lake St. Thomas 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 St. Thomas Dam?
Lake St. Thomas Dam is owned by Canterbury Forest Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake St. Thomas Dam built?
Lake St. Thomas Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 St. Thomas Dam?
Lake St. Thomas 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 St. Thomas Dam?
Lake St. Thomas Dam has a dam height of 21 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.