Sonny Glenn Estate Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Sonny Glenn Estate Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 28.7% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 645 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 735 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03447 |
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
Sonny Glenn Estate Glenn, Lawrence Lee MOSS FARMS, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sonny Glenn Estate Lake Dam?
Sonny Glenn Estate 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 Sonny Glenn Estate Lake Dam?
Sonny Glenn Estate Lake Dam is owned by Sonny Glenn Estate Glenn, Lawrence Lee MOSS FARMS, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sonny Glenn Estate Lake Dam built?
Sonny Glenn Estate Lake Dam was completed in 1951, making it 75 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 Sonny Glenn Estate Lake Dam?
Sonny Glenn Estate Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sonny Glenn Estate Lake Dam?
Sonny Glenn Estate Lake Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Sonny Glenn Estate Lake Dam last inspected?
Sonny Glenn Estate Lake Dam was last inspected on June 12, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.