Radcliffe Farms Lake Dam # 01
Key Takeaway
Radcliffe Farms Lake Dam # 01 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 32.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04672 |
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
Hudson, Brenda M Richard K
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Radcliffe Farms Lake Dam # 01?
Radcliffe Farms Lake Dam # 01 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 Radcliffe Farms Lake Dam # 01?
Radcliffe Farms Lake Dam # 01 is owned by Hudson, Brenda M Richard K (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Radcliffe Farms Lake Dam # 01 built?
Radcliffe Farms Lake Dam # 01 was completed in 1985, making it 41 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 Radcliffe Farms Lake Dam # 01?
Radcliffe Farms Lake Dam # 01 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Radcliffe Farms Lake Dam # 01?
Radcliffe Farms Lake Dam # 01 has a dam height of 18 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.