Old Villa Rica Water Works Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Old Villa Rica Water Works Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 73.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 363 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 295 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA00106 |
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
City of Villa Rica
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Old Villa Rica Water Works Lake Dam?
Old Villa Rica Water Works 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 Old Villa Rica Water Works Lake Dam?
Old Villa Rica Water Works Lake Dam is owned by City of Villa Rica (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Old Villa Rica Water Works Lake Dam?
Old Villa Rica Water Works 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 Old Villa Rica Water Works Lake Dam?
Old Villa Rica Water Works Lake Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Old Villa Rica Water Works Lake Dam last inspected?
Old Villa Rica Water Works Lake Dam was last inspected on October 30, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.