Lazy C Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Lazy C Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 12.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 550 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03898 |
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
Crider, J. W.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lazy C Lake Dam?
Lazy C 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 Lazy C Lake Dam?
Lazy C Lake Dam is owned by Crider, J. W. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lazy C Lake Dam built?
Lazy C Lake Dam was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 Lazy C Lake Dam?
Lazy C 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 Lazy C Lake Dam?
Lazy C Lake Dam has a dam height of 13 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.