Northwood Detention Dam
Key Takeaway
Northwood Detention Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 69.6% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 535 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05357 |
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
Northwood Properties Owners Association INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Northwood Detention Dam?
Northwood Detention 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 Northwood Detention Dam?
Northwood Detention Dam is owned by Northwood Properties Owners Association INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Northwood Detention Dam built?
Northwood Detention Dam was completed in 1991, making it 35 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 Northwood Detention Dam?
Northwood Detention 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 Northwood Detention Dam?
Northwood Detention Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Northwood Detention Dam last inspected?
Northwood Detention Dam was last inspected on September 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.