Penland Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Penland Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 58.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Max Discharge | 19 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
| NID ID | GA08549 |
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
Sam Penland
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Penland Lake Dam?
Penland 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 Penland Lake Dam?
Penland Lake Dam is owned by Sam Penland (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Penland Lake Dam built?
Penland Lake Dam was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 Penland Lake Dam?
Penland 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 Penland Lake Dam?
Penland Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Penland Lake Dam last inspected?
Penland Lake Dam was last inspected on July 1, 2008. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.