Ragan Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Ragan Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 2.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 564 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 362 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04134 |
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
Thomas R Coleman Jr
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ragan Lake Dam?
Ragan 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 Ragan Lake Dam?
Ragan Lake Dam is owned by Thomas R Coleman Jr (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ragan Lake Dam built?
Ragan Lake Dam was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Ragan Lake Dam?
Ragan 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 Ragan Lake Dam?
Ragan Lake Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Ragan Lake Dam last inspected?
Ragan Lake Dam was last inspected on October 1, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.