Union Camp Lake Dam (Lower)
Key Takeaway
Union Camp Lake Dam (Lower) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 32.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 820 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| NID ID | GA04656 |
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
Union Camp
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Union Camp Lake Dam (Lower)?
Union Camp Lake Dam (Lower) 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 Union Camp Lake Dam (Lower)?
Union Camp Lake Dam (Lower) is owned by Union Camp (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Union Camp Lake Dam (Lower)?
Union Camp Lake Dam (Lower) 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 Union Camp Lake Dam (Lower)?
Union Camp Lake Dam (Lower) has a dam height of 18 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.