Lassetter Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Lassetter Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 50.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 180 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02439 |
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
Scoggins, Dan Thompson, Jane L.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lassetter Lake Dam?
Lassetter 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 Lassetter Lake Dam?
Lassetter Lake Dam is owned by Scoggins, Dan Thompson, Jane L. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lassetter Lake Dam built?
Lassetter Lake Dam was completed in 1951, making it 75 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 Lassetter Lake Dam?
Lassetter 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 Lassetter Lake Dam?
Lassetter Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Lassetter Lake Dam last inspected?
Lassetter Lake Dam was last inspected on March 1, 1985. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.