Lakeview Park Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Lakeview Park Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 32.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 825 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 304 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02938 |
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
Fitzgerald-Ben Hill Airport
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lakeview Park Lake Dam?
Lakeview Park Lake 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 Lakeview Park Lake Dam?
Lakeview Park Lake Dam is owned by Fitzgerald-Ben Hill Airport (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lakeview Park Lake Dam built?
Lakeview Park Lake Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Lakeview Park Lake Dam?
Lakeview Park Lake 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 Lakeview Park Lake Dam?
Lakeview Park Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Lakeview Park Lake Dam last inspected?
Lakeview Park Lake Dam was last inspected on October 18, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.