Providence Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Providence Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 73.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 223 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 202 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 350 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01498 |
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
Robert & Joan Allen Robert & Gail Axtell Gail & Thomas Powers Jacques & Monique Hauss Joseph & Anita Picarella Providence Lake HOA David & Susan Bisciotti
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Providence Lake Dam?
Providence 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 Providence Lake Dam?
Providence Lake Dam is owned by Robert & Joan Allen Robert & Gail Axtell Gail & Thomas Powers Jacques & Monique Hauss Joseph & Anita Picarella Providence Lake HOA David & Susan Bisciotti (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Providence Lake Dam built?
Providence Lake Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Providence Lake Dam?
Providence 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 Providence Lake Dam?
Providence Lake Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Providence Lake Dam last inspected?
Providence Lake Dam was last inspected on June 19, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.