Lower Guthrie Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Lower Guthrie Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 85% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 940 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| NID ID | GA05662 |
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
Guthrie, Dorsey
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lower Guthrie Lake Dam?
Lower Guthrie 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 Lower Guthrie Lake Dam?
Lower Guthrie Lake Dam is owned by Guthrie, Dorsey (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Lower Guthrie Lake Dam?
Lower Guthrie 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 Lower Guthrie Lake Dam?
Lower Guthrie Lake Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Lower Guthrie Lake Dam last inspected?
Lower Guthrie Lake Dam was last inspected on August 10, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.