Lonesome Oak Dam
Key Takeaway
Lonesome Oak Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 83.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04869 |
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
Gholston, Polk J.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lonesome Oak Dam?
Lonesome Oak 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 Lonesome Oak Dam?
Lonesome Oak Dam is owned by Gholston, Polk J. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lonesome Oak Dam built?
Lonesome Oak Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Lonesome Oak Dam?
Lonesome Oak 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 Lonesome Oak Dam?
Lonesome Oak Dam has a dam height of 33 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 Lonesome Oak Dam last inspected?
Lonesome Oak Dam was last inspected on March 17, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.