Spring Creek Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Spring Creek Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 58.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,040 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 404 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 90 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04146 |
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
Edward L. Wasdin and Dorothy J. Wasdin Revocable Trust Summers Family Living Trust
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Spring Creek Lake Dam?
Spring Creek 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 Spring Creek Lake Dam?
Spring Creek Lake Dam is owned by Edward L. Wasdin and Dorothy J. Wasdin Revocable Trust Summers Family Living Trust (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Spring Creek Lake Dam built?
Spring Creek Lake Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Spring Creek Lake Dam?
Spring Creek 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 Spring Creek Lake Dam?
Spring Creek 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 Spring Creek Lake Dam last inspected?
Spring Creek Lake Dam was last inspected on March 1, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.