Sawnee Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Sawnee Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 9.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 914 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01993 |
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
Rawson, William C., E. H. Parker, J. T. Hineley Jr
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sawnee Lake Dam?
Sawnee 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 Sawnee Lake Dam?
Sawnee Lake Dam is owned by Rawson, William C., E. H. Parker, J. T. Hineley Jr (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sawnee Lake Dam built?
Sawnee Lake Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Sawnee Lake Dam?
Sawnee 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 Sawnee Lake Dam?
Sawnee Lake Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Sawnee Lake Dam last inspected?
Sawnee Lake Dam was last inspected on December 1, 1992. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.