Public Fishing Area Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Public Fishing Area Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 12.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,330 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 329 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 24,800 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04200 |
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
State of Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Fisheries
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Public Fishing Area Lake Dam?
Public Fishing Area 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 Public Fishing Area Lake Dam?
Public Fishing Area Lake Dam is owned by State of Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Fisheries (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Public Fishing Area Lake Dam built?
Public Fishing Area Lake Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Public Fishing Area Lake Dam?
Public Fishing Area 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 Public Fishing Area Lake Dam?
Public Fishing Area Lake Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Public Fishing Area Lake Dam last inspected?
Public Fishing Area Lake Dam was last inspected on March 15, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.