Little Springs Farm Lake Dam No. 2
Key Takeaway
Little Springs Farm Lake Dam No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 42 ft (taller than 92.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 426 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05175 |
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
Little Springs Farm, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Little Springs Farm Lake Dam No. 2?
Little Springs Farm Lake Dam No. 2 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 Little Springs Farm Lake Dam No. 2?
Little Springs Farm Lake Dam No. 2 is owned by Little Springs Farm, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Springs Farm Lake Dam No. 2 built?
Little Springs Farm Lake Dam No. 2 was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Little Springs Farm Lake Dam No. 2?
Little Springs Farm Lake Dam No. 2 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Little Springs Farm Lake Dam No. 2?
Little Springs Farm Lake Dam No. 2 has a dam height of 42 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 Little Springs Farm Lake Dam No. 2 last inspected?
Little Springs Farm Lake Dam No. 2 was last inspected on September 1, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.