Rex Haven Lake Dam (Upper)
Key Takeaway
Rex Haven Lake Dam (Upper) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 28.7% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00492 |
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
King Shaw
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rex Haven Lake Dam (Upper)?
Rex Haven Lake Dam (Upper) 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 Rex Haven Lake Dam (Upper)?
Rex Haven Lake Dam (Upper) is owned by King Shaw (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rex Haven Lake Dam (Upper) built?
Rex Haven Lake Dam (Upper) was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 Rex Haven Lake Dam (Upper)?
Rex Haven Lake Dam (Upper) 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 Rex Haven Lake Dam (Upper)?
Rex Haven Lake Dam (Upper) has a dam height of 17 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 Rex Haven Lake Dam (Upper) last inspected?
Rex Haven Lake Dam (Upper) was last inspected on November 7, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.