Seventh Day Adventist Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Seventh Day Adventist Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 66 ft (taller than 98.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6,244 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04581 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Cohutta Springs Conference Center
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Seventh Day Adventist Lake Dam?
Seventh Day Adventist Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Seventh Day Adventist Lake Dam?
Seventh Day Adventist Lake Dam is owned by Cohutta Springs Conference Center (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Seventh Day Adventist Lake Dam built?
Seventh Day Adventist Lake Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Seventh Day Adventist Lake Dam?
Seventh Day Adventist 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 Seventh Day Adventist Lake Dam?
Seventh Day Adventist Lake Dam has a dam height of 66 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 Seventh Day Adventist Lake Dam last inspected?
Seventh Day Adventist Lake Dam was last inspected on March 9, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.