Oglesby Lake Dam (Lower)
Key Takeaway
Oglesby Lake Dam (Lower) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 43 ft (taller than 93.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 565 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 244 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01989 |
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
Oglesby, Tom
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Oglesby Lake Dam (Lower)?
Oglesby Lake Dam (Lower) 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 Oglesby Lake Dam (Lower)?
Oglesby Lake Dam (Lower) is owned by Oglesby, Tom (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Oglesby Lake Dam (Lower) built?
Oglesby Lake Dam (Lower) was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Oglesby Lake Dam (Lower)?
Oglesby Lake Dam (Lower) 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 Oglesby Lake Dam (Lower)?
Oglesby Lake Dam (Lower) has a dam height of 43 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 Oglesby Lake Dam (Lower) last inspected?
Oglesby Lake Dam (Lower) was last inspected on October 19, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.