Rivoli Lake Dam # 2
Key Takeaway
Rivoli Lake Dam # 2 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 50.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 490 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03993 |
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
RIVOLI DOWNS HOMEOWNERS ETAL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rivoli Lake Dam # 2?
Rivoli Lake Dam # 2 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 Rivoli Lake Dam # 2?
Rivoli Lake Dam # 2 is owned by RIVOLI DOWNS HOMEOWNERS ETAL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rivoli Lake Dam # 2 built?
Rivoli Lake Dam # 2 was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Rivoli Lake Dam # 2?
Rivoli Lake Dam # 2 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 Rivoli Lake Dam # 2?
Rivoli Lake Dam # 2 has a dam height of 23 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 Rivoli Lake Dam # 2 last inspected?
Rivoli Lake Dam # 2 was last inspected on July 1, 1984. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.