Tommie Tillman Lake Dam No.5
Key Takeaway
Tommie Tillman Lake Dam No.5 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 69.6% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 145 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 538 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00441 |
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 No.5?
Tommie Tillman Lake Dam No.5 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 No.5?
Tommie Tillman Lake Dam No.5 is owned by Tillman, Tommy Jr. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tommie Tillman Lake Dam No.5 built?
Tommie Tillman Lake Dam No.5 was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Tommie Tillman Lake Dam No.5?
Tommie Tillman Lake Dam No.5 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 No.5?
Tommie Tillman Lake Dam No.5 has a dam height of 28 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 No.5 last inspected?
Tommie Tillman Lake Dam No.5 was last inspected on November 1, 1992. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.