Piney Woods Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Piney Woods Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 50.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 555 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 697 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 82 acres |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01126 |
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
Piney Woods Lake Association, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Piney Woods Lake Dam?
Piney Woods 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 Piney Woods Lake Dam?
Piney Woods Lake Dam is owned by Piney Woods Lake Association, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Piney Woods Lake Dam built?
Piney Woods Lake Dam was completed in 1936, making it 90 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 Piney Woods Lake Dam?
Piney Woods 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 Piney Woods Lake Dam?
Piney Woods Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Piney Woods Lake Dam last inspected?
Piney Woods Lake Dam was last inspected on October 23, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.