Sammons Presbyterian Church Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Sammons Presbyterian Church Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 58.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA05681 |
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
Farmers Merchant Bank
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sammons Presbyterian Church Lake Dam?
Sammons Presbyterian Church 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 Sammons Presbyterian Church Lake Dam?
Sammons Presbyterian Church Lake Dam is owned by Farmers Merchant Bank (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is Sammons Presbyterian Church Lake Dam?
Sammons Presbyterian Church Lake Dam 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 Sammons Presbyterian Church Lake Dam last inspected?
Sammons Presbyterian Church Lake Dam was last inspected on October 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.