Proposed Ottawa Farms Lake Dam

unknown· Chatham, Georgia· 9 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Proposed Ottawa Farms Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 2.3% in GA)
Max Storage144 acre-ft
Normal Storage105 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDGA04907

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: March 16, 2016
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Ottawa Farm Properties I LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Proposed Ottawa Farms Lake Dam?

Proposed Ottawa Farms 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 Proposed Ottawa Farms Lake Dam?

Proposed Ottawa Farms Lake Dam is owned by Ottawa Farm Properties I LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Proposed Ottawa Farms Lake Dam?

Proposed Ottawa Farms 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 Proposed Ottawa Farms Lake Dam?

Proposed Ottawa Farms Lake Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Proposed Ottawa Farms Lake Dam last inspected?

Proposed Ottawa Farms Lake Dam was last inspected on March 16, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.