Peebles Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Peebles Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 62.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 129 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04887 |
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
Fricks, Mark & Karen
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Peebles Lake Dam?
Peebles 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 Peebles Lake Dam?
Peebles Lake Dam is owned by Fricks, Mark & Karen (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Peebles Lake Dam built?
Peebles Lake Dam was completed in 1983, making it 43 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 Peebles Lake Dam?
Peebles 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 Peebles Lake Dam?
Peebles Lake Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Peebles Lake Dam last inspected?
Peebles Lake Dam was last inspected on January 31, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.