Roughedge Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Roughedge Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 65.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04771 |
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
Perkins, Franklin B.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Roughedge Lake Dam?
Roughedge 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 Roughedge Lake Dam?
Roughedge Lake Dam is owned by Perkins, Franklin B. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Roughedge Lake Dam built?
Roughedge Lake Dam was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 Roughedge Lake Dam?
Roughedge 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 Roughedge Lake Dam?
Roughedge Lake Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Roughedge Lake Dam last inspected?
Roughedge Lake Dam was last inspected on September 21, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.