Montpelier Farms Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Montpelier Farms Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 2014 and is 12 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 65.9% in GA) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Year Completed | 2014 (12 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00829 |
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
Westchester Monroe LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Montpelier Farms Lake Dam?
Montpelier Farms 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 Montpelier Farms Lake Dam?
Montpelier Farms Lake Dam is owned by Westchester Monroe LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Montpelier Farms Lake Dam built?
Montpelier Farms Lake Dam was completed in 2014, making it 12 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 Montpelier Farms Lake Dam?
Montpelier Farms 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 Montpelier Farms Lake Dam?
Montpelier Farms Lake 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 Montpelier Farms Lake Dam last inspected?
Montpelier Farms Lake Dam was last inspected on September 17, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.