Thundering Springs Estates Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Thundering Springs Estates Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 62.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 784 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 98 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00025 |
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
Thundering Springs Estates
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Thundering Springs Estates Lake Dam?
Thundering Springs Estates 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 Thundering Springs Estates Lake Dam?
Thundering Springs Estates Lake Dam is owned by Thundering Springs Estates (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Thundering Springs Estates Lake Dam built?
Thundering Springs Estates Lake Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Thundering Springs Estates Lake Dam?
Thundering Springs Estates 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 Thundering Springs Estates Lake Dam?
Thundering Springs Estates Lake Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Thundering Springs Estates Lake Dam last inspected?
Thundering Springs Estates Lake Dam was last inspected on November 1, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.