Rabun Gap Nacoochee School Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Rabun Gap Nacoochee School Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 62.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 203 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 210 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05407 |
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
Rabun Gap Nacoochee School
Private
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High HazardFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Rabun Gap Nacoochee School Lake Dam?
Rabun Gap Nacoochee School 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 Rabun Gap Nacoochee School Lake Dam?
Rabun Gap Nacoochee School Lake Dam is owned by Rabun Gap Nacoochee School (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rabun Gap Nacoochee School Lake Dam built?
Rabun Gap Nacoochee School Lake Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Rabun Gap Nacoochee School Lake Dam?
Rabun Gap Nacoochee School 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 Rabun Gap Nacoochee School Lake Dam?
Rabun Gap Nacoochee School Lake Dam has a dam height of 26 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.