Rock Moss Farm Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Rock Moss Farm Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 20.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 511 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 187 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1972 |
| NID ID | GA00889 |
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
Hardy,John & Amy, Jr.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rock Moss Farm Lake Dam?
Rock Moss Farm 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 Moss Farm Lake Dam?
Rock Moss Farm Lake Dam is owned by Hardy,John & Amy, Jr. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rock Moss Farm Lake Dam built?
Rock Moss Farm Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Moss Farm Lake Dam?
Rock Moss Farm 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 Moss Farm Lake Dam?
Rock Moss Farm Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Moss Farm Lake Dam last inspected?
Rock Moss Farm Lake Dam was last inspected on July 3, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.