Ramona Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Ramona Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 9.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 840 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 870 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00149 |
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
Ramona Waters Whitfield & Roger A. Waters
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ramona Lake Dam?
Ramona 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 Ramona Lake Dam?
Ramona Lake Dam is owned by Ramona Waters Whitfield & Roger A. Waters (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ramona Lake Dam built?
Ramona Lake Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Ramona Lake Dam?
Ramona 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 Ramona Lake Dam?
Ramona Lake Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Ramona Lake Dam last inspected?
Ramona Lake Dam was last inspected on July 16, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.