Saddle Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Saddle Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 47 ft (taller than 95.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 181 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05610 |
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
FoxHall Investors, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Saddle Lake Dam?
Saddle 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 Saddle Lake Dam?
Saddle Lake Dam is owned by FoxHall Investors, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Saddle Lake Dam built?
Saddle Lake Dam was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 Saddle Lake Dam?
Saddle 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 Saddle Lake Dam?
Saddle Lake Dam has a dam height of 47 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 Saddle Lake Dam last inspected?
Saddle Lake Dam was last inspected on May 4, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.