Lumber City Oxidation Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Lumber City Oxidation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 28.7% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03102 |
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
City of Lumber City
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lumber City Oxidation Pond Dam?
Lumber City Oxidation Pond 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 Lumber City Oxidation Pond Dam?
Lumber City Oxidation Pond Dam is owned by City of Lumber City (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lumber City Oxidation Pond Dam built?
Lumber City Oxidation Pond Dam 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 Lumber City Oxidation Pond Dam?
Lumber City Oxidation Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lumber City Oxidation Pond Dam?
Lumber City Oxidation Pond Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Lumber City Oxidation Pond Dam last inspected?
Lumber City Oxidation Pond Dam was last inspected on May 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.