Sugarloaf Lake Dam #5a
Key Takeaway
Sugarloaf Lake Dam #5a is classified as unknown in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 73.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA05729 |
Safety Information
Hazard potential has not been determined.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
National Bank of North Carolina
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sugarloaf Lake Dam #5a?
Sugarloaf Lake Dam #5a is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Sugarloaf Lake Dam #5a?
Sugarloaf Lake Dam #5a is owned by National Bank of North Carolina (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Sugarloaf Lake Dam #5a?
Sugarloaf Lake Dam #5a 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 Sugarloaf Lake Dam #5a?
Sugarloaf Lake Dam #5a has a dam height of 29 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.