Mcduffie P.F.A. Lake Dam 7 E
Key Takeaway
Mcduffie P.F.A. Lake Dam 7 E is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 291 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04861 |
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
Georgia Game & Fish Division
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Mcduffie P.F.A. Lake Dam 7 E?
Mcduffie P.F.A. Lake Dam 7 E 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 Mcduffie P.F.A. Lake Dam 7 E?
Mcduffie P.F.A. Lake Dam 7 E is owned by Georgia Game & Fish Division (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mcduffie P.F.A. Lake Dam 7 E built?
Mcduffie P.F.A. Lake Dam 7 E was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Mcduffie P.F.A. Lake Dam 7 E?
Mcduffie P.F.A. Lake Dam 7 E 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 Mcduffie P.F.A. Lake Dam 7 E?
Mcduffie P.F.A. Lake Dam 7 E has a dam height of 16 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 Mcduffie P.F.A. Lake Dam 7 E last inspected?
Mcduffie P.F.A. Lake Dam 7 E was last inspected on May 1, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.