Regents Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Regents Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 36.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 142 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02453 |
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
Tri-Lake Forest LLC Kimberly Faulkner L&C Partnership
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Regents Lake Dam?
Regents 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 Regents Lake Dam?
Regents Lake Dam is owned by Tri-Lake Forest LLC Kimberly Faulkner L&C Partnership (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Regents Lake Dam built?
Regents Lake Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Regents Lake Dam?
Regents Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Regents Lake Dam?
Regents Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Regents Lake Dam last inspected?
Regents Lake Dam was last inspected on October 1, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.