Oglesby Lake Dam (Upper)
Key Takeaway
Oglesby Lake Dam (Upper) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 47% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 205 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01837 |
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
Olgesby, George T. Jr.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Oglesby Lake Dam (Upper)?
Oglesby Lake Dam (Upper) 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 (Upper)?
Oglesby Lake Dam (Upper) is owned by Olgesby, George T. Jr. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Oglesby Lake Dam (Upper) built?
Oglesby Lake Dam (Upper) was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 (Upper)?
Oglesby Lake Dam (Upper) serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Oglesby Lake Dam (Upper)?
Oglesby Lake Dam (Upper) 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 Oglesby Lake Dam (Upper) last inspected?
Oglesby Lake Dam (Upper) was last inspected on October 19, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.