Paulk Lake Dam # 1
Key Takeaway
Paulk Lake Dam # 1 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1925 and is 101 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 2.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 860 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05752 |
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
Paulk, Clifford Lamar
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Paulk Lake Dam # 1?
Paulk Lake Dam # 1 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 Paulk Lake Dam # 1?
Paulk Lake Dam # 1 is owned by Paulk, Clifford Lamar (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Paulk Lake Dam # 1 built?
Paulk Lake Dam # 1 was completed in 1925, making it 101 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 Paulk Lake Dam # 1?
Paulk Lake Dam # 1 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 Paulk Lake Dam # 1?
Paulk Lake Dam # 1 has a dam height of 9 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 Paulk Lake Dam # 1 last inspected?
Paulk Lake Dam # 1 was last inspected on December 1, 2000. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.