Rossee Lake Dam No. 3
Key Takeaway
Rossee Lake Dam No. 3 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 58.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| NID ID | GA04934 |
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
Joseph Rossee
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rossee Lake Dam No. 3?
Rossee Lake Dam No. 3 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 Rossee Lake Dam No. 3?
Rossee Lake Dam No. 3 is owned by Joseph Rossee (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Rossee Lake Dam No. 3?
Rossee Lake Dam No. 3 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Rossee Lake Dam No. 3?
Rossee Lake Dam No. 3 has a dam height of 25 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 Rossee Lake Dam No. 3 last inspected?
Rossee Lake Dam No. 3 was last inspected on October 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.