Thorton Home Site Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Thorton Home Site Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 91.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 303 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA05948 |
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
Ash, Kiwanii G.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Thorton Home Site Lake Dam?
Thorton Home Site 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 Thorton Home Site Lake Dam?
Thorton Home Site Lake Dam is owned by Ash, Kiwanii G. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is Thorton Home Site Lake Dam?
Thorton Home Site 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 Thorton Home Site Lake Dam last inspected?
Thorton Home Site Lake Dam was last inspected on March 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.