Lumpkin Sewage Treatment Plant Cell No. 1 Dam

Name unknown· Stewart, Georgia· Built 1985· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Lumpkin Sewage Treatment Plant Cell No. 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 65.9% in GA)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage28 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Year Completed1985 (41 years old)
NID IDGA04761

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 10, 2019
State Regulated: No

Ownership

City of Lumpkin

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lumpkin Sewage Treatment Plant Cell No. 1 Dam?

Lumpkin Sewage Treatment Plant Cell No. 1 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 Lumpkin Sewage Treatment Plant Cell No. 1 Dam?

Lumpkin Sewage Treatment Plant Cell No. 1 Dam is owned by City of Lumpkin (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lumpkin Sewage Treatment Plant Cell No. 1 Dam built?

Lumpkin Sewage Treatment Plant Cell No. 1 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 Lumpkin Sewage Treatment Plant Cell No. 1 Dam?

Lumpkin Sewage Treatment Plant Cell No. 1 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 Lumpkin Sewage Treatment Plant Cell No. 1 Dam?

Lumpkin Sewage Treatment Plant Cell No. 1 Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Lumpkin Sewage Treatment Plant Cell No. 1 Dam last inspected?

Lumpkin Sewage Treatment Plant Cell No. 1 Dam was last inspected on September 10, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.