Quercus Farms Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Quercus Farms Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 65.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 666 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 372 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 203 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 430 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01104 |
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
Quercus Properties LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Quercus Farms Lake Dam?
Quercus 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 Quercus Farms Lake Dam?
Quercus Farms Lake Dam is owned by Quercus Properties LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Quercus Farms Lake Dam built?
Quercus Farms Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Quercus Farms Lake Dam?
Quercus Farms 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 Quercus Farms Lake Dam?
Quercus Farms Lake Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Quercus Farms Lake Dam last inspected?
Quercus Farms Lake Dam was last inspected on May 1, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.