Olympia Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Olympia Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 54.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 128 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA01171 |
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
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Olympia Lake Dam?
Olympia 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 Olympia Lake Dam?
Olympia Lake Dam is owned by Veterans of Foreign Wars (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Olympia Lake Dam?
Olympia 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 Olympia Lake Dam?
Olympia Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Olympia Lake Dam last inspected?
Olympia Lake Dam was last inspected on October 5, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.