Paris Mountain Fishing Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Paris Mountain Fishing 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 | 180 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA06373 |
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
Paris Mountain Hunting & Fishing Club
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Paris Mountain Fishing Lake Dam?
Paris Mountain Fishing 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 Paris Mountain Fishing Lake Dam?
Paris Mountain Fishing Lake Dam is owned by Paris Mountain Hunting & Fishing Club (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Paris Mountain Fishing Lake Dam?
Paris Mountain Fishing 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 Paris Mountain Fishing Lake Dam?
Paris Mountain Fishing 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 Paris Mountain Fishing Lake Dam last inspected?
Paris Mountain Fishing Lake Dam was last inspected on February 7, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.