Spring Lake Estates Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Spring Lake Estates Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 83.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| NID ID | GA04575 |
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
Hardy, Clive E.;Mac Donald Sutton
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Spring Lake Estates Lake Dam?
Spring Lake Estates 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 Lake Estates Lake Dam?
Spring Lake Estates Lake Dam is owned by Hardy, Clive E.;Mac Donald Sutton (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Spring Lake Estates Lake Dam?
Spring Lake Estates 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 Lake Estates Lake Dam?
Spring Lake Estates Lake Dam has a dam height of 33 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 Lake Estates Lake Dam last inspected?
Spring Lake Estates Lake Dam was last inspected on July 22, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.