River Bend Farm Lake
Key Takeaway
River Bend Farm Lake 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 | 27 ft (taller than 65.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04906 |
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
Hill, Charles
Private
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What is the hazard classification of River Bend Farm Lake?
River Bend Farm Lake 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 Bend Farm Lake?
River Bend Farm Lake is owned by Hill, Charles (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was River Bend Farm Lake built?
River Bend Farm Lake 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 Bend Farm Lake?
River Bend Farm Lake 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 Bend Farm Lake?
River Bend Farm Lake has a dam height of 27 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 Bend Farm Lake last inspected?
River Bend Farm Lake was last inspected on May 3, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.