Rocky Shoals Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Rocky Shoals Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 86.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 699 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04614 |
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
Rocky Shoals Owners Association, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rocky Shoals Lake Dam?
Rocky Shoals 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 Rocky Shoals Lake Dam?
Rocky Shoals Lake Dam is owned by Rocky Shoals Owners Association, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rocky Shoals Lake Dam built?
Rocky Shoals Lake Dam was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Rocky Shoals Lake Dam?
Rocky Shoals 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 Rocky Shoals Lake Dam?
Rocky Shoals Lake Dam has a dam height of 35 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 Rocky Shoals Lake Dam last inspected?
Rocky Shoals Lake Dam was last inspected on December 1, 2007. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.