North Georgia Fairgrounds Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
North Georgia Fairgrounds Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1942 and is 84 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 28.7% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02413 |
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
North Georgia Fairgrounds
Private
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What is the hazard classification of North Georgia Fairgrounds Lake Dam?
North Georgia Fairgrounds 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 North Georgia Fairgrounds Lake Dam?
North Georgia Fairgrounds Lake Dam is owned by North Georgia Fairgrounds (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was North Georgia Fairgrounds Lake Dam built?
North Georgia Fairgrounds Lake Dam was completed in 1942, making it 84 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 North Georgia Fairgrounds Lake Dam?
North Georgia Fairgrounds 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 North Georgia Fairgrounds Lake Dam?
North Georgia Fairgrounds Lake Dam has a dam height of 17 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.