Langdale Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Langdale 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 | 12 ft (taller than 9.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,470 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 588 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 147 acres |
| Drainage Area | 950 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02964 |
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
The Langdale Company
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Langdale Lake Dam?
Langdale 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 Langdale Lake Dam?
Langdale Lake Dam is owned by The Langdale Company (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Langdale Lake Dam built?
Langdale 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 Langdale Lake Dam?
Langdale 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 Langdale Lake Dam?
Langdale Lake Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Langdale Lake Dam last inspected?
Langdale Lake Dam was last inspected on April 25, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.