Tommie Tillman Lake Dam #3
Key Takeaway
Tommie Tillman Lake Dam #3 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 86.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 158 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 293 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA04966 |
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
Tillman, Tommy Jr.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tommie Tillman Lake Dam #3?
Tommie Tillman Lake Dam #3 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 Tommie Tillman Lake Dam #3?
Tommie Tillman Lake Dam #3 is owned by Tillman, Tommy Jr. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Tommie Tillman Lake Dam #3?
Tommie Tillman Lake Dam #3 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 Tommie Tillman Lake Dam #3?
Tommie Tillman Lake Dam #3 has a dam height of 35 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 Tommie Tillman Lake Dam #3 last inspected?
Tommie Tillman Lake Dam #3 was last inspected on November 1, 1992. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.