Padgetts Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Padgetts Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1944 and is 82 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 28.7% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 55 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01395 |
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
Zong-Ming Cheng
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Padgetts Lake Dam?
Padgetts 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 Padgetts Lake Dam?
Padgetts Lake Dam is owned by Zong-Ming Cheng (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Padgetts Lake Dam built?
Padgetts Lake Dam was completed in 1944, making it 82 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 Padgetts Lake Dam?
Padgetts 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 Padgetts Lake Dam?
Padgetts Lake Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Padgetts Lake Dam last inspected?
Padgetts Lake Dam was last inspected on July 24, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.