Reed Bingham Park Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Reed Bingham Park Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 295 acres |
| Drainage Area | 385,000 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1983 |
| NID ID | GA01591 |
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
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Reed Bingham Park Lake Dam?
Reed Bingham Park 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 Reed Bingham Park Lake Dam?
Reed Bingham Park Lake Dam is owned by Georgia Department of Natural Resources (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Reed Bingham Park Lake Dam built?
Reed Bingham Park Lake Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Reed Bingham Park Lake Dam?
Reed Bingham Park 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 Reed Bingham Park Lake Dam?
Reed Bingham Park Lake Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Reed Bingham Park Lake Dam last inspected?
Reed Bingham Park Lake Dam was last inspected on February 1, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.