Spradley Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Spradley Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 6.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 315 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03467 |
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
Spradley, Nathan C. Jr.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Spradley Lake Dam?
Spradley 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 Spradley Lake Dam?
Spradley Lake Dam is owned by Spradley, Nathan C. Jr. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Spradley Lake Dam built?
Spradley Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Spradley Lake Dam?
Spradley 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 Spradley Lake Dam?
Spradley Lake Dam has a dam height of 11 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.