Newman Development CO Lake Dam South
Key Takeaway
Newman Development CO Lake Dam South is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 54.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 459 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 133 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02751 |
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
Newman Development Company
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Newman Development CO Lake Dam South?
Newman Development CO Lake Dam South 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 Newman Development CO Lake Dam South?
Newman Development CO Lake Dam South is owned by Newman Development Company (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Newman Development CO Lake Dam South built?
Newman Development CO Lake Dam South was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Newman Development CO Lake Dam South?
Newman Development CO Lake Dam South 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 Newman Development CO Lake Dam South?
Newman Development CO Lake Dam South has a dam height of 24 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.