Oberlochen Lake Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Oberlochen Lake Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA06150 |
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
The Honorable Dave Carmichael, Chairman
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Oberlochen Lake Dam 1?
Oberlochen Lake Dam 1 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 Oberlochen Lake Dam 1?
Oberlochen Lake Dam 1 is owned by The Honorable Dave Carmichael, Chairman (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Oberlochen Lake Dam 1?
Oberlochen Lake Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Recreation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Oberlochen Lake Dam 1?
Oberlochen Lake Dam 1 has a dam height of 10 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 Oberlochen Lake Dam 1 last inspected?
Oberlochen Lake Dam 1 was last inspected on July 16, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.