Sugar Loaf #2 B
Key Takeaway
Sugar Loaf #2 B is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 58.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 294 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03908 |
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
Sugarloaf Properties Inc.
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Sugar Loaf #2 B?
Sugar Loaf #2 B 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 Sugar Loaf #2 B?
Sugar Loaf #2 B is owned by Sugarloaf Properties Inc. (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sugar Loaf #2 B built?
Sugar Loaf #2 B was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Sugar Loaf #2 B?
Sugar Loaf #2 B 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 Sugar Loaf #2 B?
Sugar Loaf #2 B 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 Sugar Loaf #2 B last inspected?
Sugar Loaf #2 B was last inspected on October 25, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.