Lower Stapleton Lake Dam No. 3
Key Takeaway
Lower Stapleton Lake Dam No. 3 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 9.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 437 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03677 |
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
Stapleon, Jeffery
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lower Stapleton Lake Dam No. 3?
Lower Stapleton Lake Dam No. 3 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 Stapleton Lake Dam No. 3?
Lower Stapleton Lake Dam No. 3 is owned by Stapleon, Jeffery (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lower Stapleton Lake Dam No. 3 built?
Lower Stapleton Lake Dam No. 3 was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Lower Stapleton Lake Dam No. 3?
Lower Stapleton Lake Dam No. 3 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lower Stapleton Lake Dam No. 3?
Lower Stapleton Lake Dam No. 3 has a dam height of 12 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 Stapleton Lake Dam No. 3 last inspected?
Lower Stapleton Lake Dam No. 3 was last inspected on July 1, 1988. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.