Swims Lake Dam "B"
Key Takeaway
Swims Lake Dam "B" is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 47 ft (taller than 95.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 231 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 161 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 67 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02323 |
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
Pair, Barbara
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Swims Lake Dam "B"?
Swims Lake Dam "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 Swims Lake Dam "B"?
Swims Lake Dam "B" is owned by Pair, Barbara (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Swims Lake Dam "B" built?
Swims Lake Dam "B" was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Swims Lake Dam "B"?
Swims Lake Dam "B" serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Swims Lake Dam "B"?
Swims Lake Dam "B" has a dam height of 47 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 Swims Lake Dam "B" last inspected?
Swims Lake Dam "B" was last inspected on December 14, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.