Perfect Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Perfect Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 69.6% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 275 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00229 |
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
Perfect, Danny
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Perfect Lake Dam?
Perfect 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 Perfect Lake Dam?
Perfect Lake Dam is owned by Perfect, Danny (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Perfect Lake Dam built?
Perfect Lake Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Perfect Lake Dam?
Perfect Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Perfect Lake Dam?
Perfect Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Perfect Lake Dam last inspected?
Perfect Lake Dam was last inspected on January 1, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.