Oakbrook Industrial Pk Retention Dam
Key Takeaway
Oakbrook Industrial Pk Retention Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 88.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 580 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA03901 |
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
Village at Oakbrook Lake HOA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Oakbrook Industrial Pk Retention Dam?
Oakbrook Industrial Pk Retention 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 Oakbrook Industrial Pk Retention Dam?
Oakbrook Industrial Pk Retention Dam is owned by Village at Oakbrook Lake HOA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Oakbrook Industrial Pk Retention Dam?
Oakbrook Industrial Pk Retention Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Oakbrook Industrial Pk Retention Dam?
Oakbrook Industrial Pk Retention Dam has a dam height of 36 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 Oakbrook Industrial Pk Retention Dam last inspected?
Oakbrook Industrial Pk Retention Dam was last inspected on October 4, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.