Tifton Fishing Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Tifton Fishing Club Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 16.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 505 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 275 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00941 |
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
Tifton Fishing Club Inc. C/O Steven Brown
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tifton Fishing Club Lake Dam?
Tifton Fishing Club 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 Tifton Fishing Club Lake Dam?
Tifton Fishing Club Lake Dam is owned by Tifton Fishing Club Inc. C/O Steven Brown (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tifton Fishing Club Lake Dam built?
Tifton Fishing Club Lake Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Tifton Fishing Club Lake Dam?
Tifton Fishing Club Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Tifton Fishing Club Lake Dam?
Tifton Fishing Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 14 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.