Reinhardt College Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Reinhardt College Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 76% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 44 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04069 |
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
Reinhardt College
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Reinhardt College Lake Dam?
Reinhardt College 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 Reinhardt College Lake Dam?
Reinhardt College Lake Dam is owned by Reinhardt College (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Reinhardt College Lake Dam built?
Reinhardt College Lake Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Reinhardt College Lake Dam?
Reinhardt College 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 Reinhardt College Lake Dam?
Reinhardt College Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Reinhardt College Lake Dam last inspected?
Reinhardt College Lake Dam was last inspected on April 24, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.