River Angle Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
River Angle Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 43.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 495 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04253 |
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
River Angle Plantation
Private
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What is the hazard classification of River Angle Lake Dam?
River Angle 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 River Angle Lake Dam?
River Angle Lake Dam is owned by River Angle Plantation (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was River Angle Lake Dam built?
River Angle Lake Dam was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 River Angle Lake Dam?
River Angle 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 River Angle Lake Dam?
River Angle Lake Dam has a dam height of 21 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 River Angle Lake Dam last inspected?
River Angle Lake Dam was last inspected on March 8, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.