Toto Estates Lake Dam (Upper)
Key Takeaway
Toto Estates Lake Dam (Upper) is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 73.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 186 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04245 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Scarborough, Stephanie and Lisa Martin, Kevin Wayne
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Toto Estates Lake Dam (Upper)?
Toto Estates Lake Dam (Upper) is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Toto Estates Lake Dam (Upper)?
Toto Estates Lake Dam (Upper) is owned by Scarborough, Stephanie and Lisa Martin, Kevin Wayne (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Toto Estates Lake Dam (Upper) built?
Toto Estates Lake Dam (Upper) was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Toto Estates Lake Dam (Upper)?
Toto Estates Lake Dam (Upper) 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 Toto Estates Lake Dam (Upper)?
Toto Estates Lake Dam (Upper) has a dam height of 29 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 Toto Estates Lake Dam (Upper) last inspected?
Toto Estates Lake Dam (Upper) was last inspected on March 29, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.