Mountain End Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Mountain End Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 32.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,441 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00734 |
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
Wilma Givens, Scott Herndon, and Julie Ann Jenkins, Stephen Herndon
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mountain End Lake Dam?
Mountain End 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 Mountain End Lake Dam?
Mountain End Lake Dam is owned by Wilma Givens, Scott Herndon, and Julie Ann Jenkins, Stephen Herndon (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mountain End Lake Dam built?
Mountain End Lake Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Mountain End Lake Dam?
Mountain End 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 Mountain End Lake Dam?
Mountain End Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Mountain End Lake Dam last inspected?
Mountain End Lake Dam was last inspected on March 13, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.