Summer Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Summer Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 91.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
| NID ID | GA07019 |
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
Boulware Properties LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Summer Lake Dam?
Summer 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 Summer Lake Dam?
Summer Lake Dam is owned by Boulware Properties LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Summer Lake Dam built?
Summer Lake Dam was completed in 2005, making it 21 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Summer Lake Dam?
Summer Lake Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Summer Lake Dam last inspected?
Summer Lake Dam was last inspected on April 1, 2008. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.