Ledbetter Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Ledbetter Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 52 ft (taller than 96.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 264 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04927 |
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
Lake Ledbetter Investors LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ledbetter Lake Dam?
Ledbetter 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 Ledbetter Lake Dam?
Ledbetter Lake Dam is owned by Lake Ledbetter Investors LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ledbetter Lake Dam built?
Ledbetter Lake Dam was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Ledbetter Lake Dam?
Ledbetter 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 Ledbetter Lake Dam?
Ledbetter Lake Dam has a dam height of 52 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 Ledbetter Lake Dam last inspected?
Ledbetter Lake Dam was last inspected on June 22, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.