Oak Mountain Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Oak Mountain Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 47% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 705 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 185 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02826 |
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
Oak Mountain Property Owners Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Oak Mountain Lake Dam?
Oak Mountain 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 Oak Mountain Lake Dam?
Oak Mountain Lake Dam is owned by Oak Mountain Property Owners Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Oak Mountain Lake Dam built?
Oak Mountain Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Oak Mountain Lake Dam?
Oak Mountain 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 Oak Mountain Lake Dam?
Oak Mountain Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Oak Mountain Lake Dam last inspected?
Oak Mountain Lake Dam was last inspected on July 13, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.