Park Lake Dam (Upper)
Key Takeaway
Park Lake Dam (Upper) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 5 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| NID ID | GA04104 |
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
Helen K. Casey & Lewis T. Park
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Park Lake Dam (Upper)?
Park 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 Park Lake Dam (Upper)?
Park Lake Dam (Upper) is owned by Helen K. Casey & Lewis T. Park (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Park Lake Dam (Upper)?
Park Lake Dam (Upper) 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 Park Lake Dam (Upper)?
Park Lake Dam (Upper) has a dam height of 5 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 Park Lake Dam (Upper) last inspected?
Park Lake Dam (Upper) was last inspected on July 16, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.