Lookout Mountain Golf Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Lookout Mountain Golf Club Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 86.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05397 |
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
Lookout Mountain Golf Club, Incorporated
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lookout Mountain Golf Club Lake Dam?
Lookout Mountain Golf Club 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 Lookout Mountain Golf Club Lake Dam?
Lookout Mountain Golf Club Lake Dam is owned by Lookout Mountain Golf Club, Incorporated (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lookout Mountain Golf Club Lake Dam built?
Lookout Mountain Golf Club Lake Dam was completed in 1985, making it 41 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 Lookout Mountain Golf Club Lake Dam?
Lookout Mountain Golf Club 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 Lookout Mountain Golf Club Lake Dam?
Lookout Mountain Golf Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 35 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.