Turners Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Turners Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 62.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 284 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01867 |
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
Hendricks Woods Development Company
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Turners Lake Dam?
Turners 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 Turners Lake Dam?
Turners Lake Dam is owned by Hendricks Woods Development Company (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Turners Lake Dam built?
Turners Lake Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Turners Lake Dam?
Turners 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 Turners Lake Dam?
Turners 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 Turners Lake Dam last inspected?
Turners Lake Dam was last inspected on September 1, 1997. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.