Lovanna Farms Lake Dam (West)
Key Takeaway
Lovanna Farms Lake Dam (West) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 44 ft (taller than 93.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 370 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04297 |
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
Hardman Springs Holdings LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lovanna Farms Lake Dam (West)?
Lovanna Farms Lake Dam (West) 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 Lovanna Farms Lake Dam (West)?
Lovanna Farms Lake Dam (West) is owned by Hardman Springs Holdings LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lovanna Farms Lake Dam (West) built?
Lovanna Farms Lake Dam (West) was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 Lovanna Farms Lake Dam (West)?
Lovanna Farms Lake Dam (West) 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 Lovanna Farms Lake Dam (West)?
Lovanna Farms Lake Dam (West) has a dam height of 44 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 Lovanna Farms Lake Dam (West) last inspected?
Lovanna Farms Lake Dam (West) was last inspected on August 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.