Nancy Town Lake
Key Takeaway
Nancy Town Lake is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1934 and is 92 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 50.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 148 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00857 |
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
USDA FS
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Nancy Town Lake?
Nancy Town Lake 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 Nancy Town Lake?
Nancy Town Lake is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Nancy Town Lake built?
Nancy Town Lake was completed in 1934, making it 92 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 Nancy Town Lake?
Nancy Town Lake serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Nancy Town Lake?
Nancy Town Lake has a dam height of 23 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 Nancy Town Lake last inspected?
Nancy Town Lake was last inspected on August 12, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.