Pine Valley Camp Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Pine Valley Camp Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 85% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 415 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 338 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01061 |
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 Valley Girl Scout Council
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pine Valley Camp Lake Dam?
Pine Valley Camp 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 Valley Camp Lake Dam?
Pine Valley Camp Lake Dam is owned by Pine Valley Girl Scout Council (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pine Valley Camp Lake Dam built?
Pine Valley Camp Lake Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Pine Valley Camp Lake Dam?
Pine Valley Camp 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 Valley Camp Lake Dam?
Pine Valley Camp Lake Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Valley Camp Lake Dam last inspected?
Pine Valley Camp Lake Dam was last inspected on June 1, 2002. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.