Royal Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Royal Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 45 ft (taller than 94.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 885 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 335 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 263 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02202 |
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
Robert Willis Taylor Vaughn
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Royal Lake Dam?
Royal 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 Royal Lake Dam?
Royal Lake Dam is owned by Robert Willis Taylor Vaughn (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Royal Lake Dam built?
Royal Lake Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Royal Lake Dam?
Royal 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 Royal Lake Dam?
Royal 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 Royal Lake Dam last inspected?
Royal Lake Dam was last inspected on August 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.