Laurel Lakes Dam No. 1
Key Takeaway
Laurel Lakes Dam No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 65.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| NID ID | GA04048 |
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
Bain, Mr. and Mrs. Brian;Laurel Lakes Homeowners Association, Inc.;Puckett Family Partnership II LP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Laurel Lakes Dam No. 1?
Laurel Lakes Dam No. 1 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 Laurel Lakes Dam No. 1?
Laurel Lakes Dam No. 1 is owned by Bain, Mr. and Mrs. Brian;Laurel Lakes Homeowners Association, Inc.;Puckett Family Partnership II LP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Laurel Lakes Dam No. 1?
Laurel Lakes Dam No. 1 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 Laurel Lakes Dam No. 1?
Laurel Lakes Dam No. 1 has a dam height of 27 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 Laurel Lakes Dam No. 1 last inspected?
Laurel Lakes Dam No. 1 was last inspected on December 28, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.