Talmadge Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Talmadge Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 76% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 625 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 411 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 464 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01560 |
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
Lake Talmadge Community Center
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Talmadge Lake Dam?
Talmadge 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 Talmadge Lake Dam?
Talmadge Lake Dam is owned by Lake Talmadge Community Center (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Talmadge Lake Dam built?
Talmadge Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Talmadge Lake Dam?
Talmadge 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 Talmadge Lake Dam?
Talmadge Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Talmadge Lake Dam last inspected?
Talmadge Lake Dam was last inspected on March 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.