Levitt Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Levitt Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 54.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05130 |
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
John and Paula Life Estate & Alfred Levitt
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Levitt Lake Dam?
Levitt 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 Levitt Lake Dam?
Levitt Lake Dam is owned by John and Paula Life Estate & Alfred Levitt (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Levitt Lake Dam built?
Levitt Lake Dam was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Levitt Lake Dam?
Levitt 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 Levitt Lake Dam?
Levitt Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Levitt Lake Dam last inspected?
Levitt Lake Dam was last inspected on October 12, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.