Rollins Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Rollins Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 45 ft (taller than 94.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05302 |
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
Cartersville Ranch LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rollins Lake Dam?
Rollins 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 Rollins Lake Dam?
Rollins Lake Dam is owned by Cartersville Ranch LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rollins Lake Dam built?
Rollins Lake Dam was completed in 1989, making it 37 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 Rollins Lake Dam?
Rollins 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 Rollins Lake Dam?
Rollins Lake Dam has a dam height of 45 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 Rollins Lake Dam last inspected?
Rollins Lake Dam was last inspected on March 21, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.