Pine Mountain Foundation Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Pine Mountain Foundation Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 20.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 624 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,080 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA02624 |
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
Pine Mountain Foundation
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pine Mountain Foundation Lake Dam?
Pine Mountain Foundation 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 Pine Mountain Foundation Lake Dam?
Pine Mountain Foundation Lake Dam is owned by Pine Mountain Foundation (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Pine Mountain Foundation Lake Dam?
Pine Mountain Foundation 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 Pine Mountain Foundation Lake Dam?
Pine Mountain Foundation Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Pine Mountain Foundation Lake Dam last inspected?
Pine Mountain Foundation Lake Dam was last inspected on May 30, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.