Powell Dairy Farm Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Powell Dairy Farm Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 40.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 709 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 109 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03200 |
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
Billy Allen Farms LLLP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Powell Dairy Farm Lake Dam?
Powell Dairy Farm 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 Powell Dairy Farm Lake Dam?
Powell Dairy Farm Lake Dam is owned by Billy Allen Farms LLLP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Powell Dairy Farm Lake Dam built?
Powell Dairy Farm Lake Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Powell Dairy Farm Lake Dam?
Powell Dairy Farm 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 Powell Dairy Farm Lake Dam?
Powell Dairy Farm Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Powell Dairy Farm Lake Dam last inspected?
Powell Dairy Farm Lake Dam was last inspected on February 1, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.