Rock Eagle Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Rock Eagle Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1934 and is 92 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 88.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 955 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 82 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,200 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00399 |
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
Univ. of Georgia
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Rock Eagle Lake Dam?
Rock Eagle 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 Rock Eagle Lake Dam?
Rock Eagle Lake Dam is owned by Univ. of Georgia (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rock Eagle Lake Dam built?
Rock Eagle Lake Dam was completed in 1934, making it 92 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 Rock Eagle Lake Dam?
Rock Eagle 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 Rock Eagle Lake Dam?
Rock Eagle Lake Dam has a dam height of 36 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 Rock Eagle Lake Dam last inspected?
Rock Eagle Lake Dam was last inspected on October 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.