Upper Arrowhead Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Upper Arrowhead Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 6.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 633 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 632 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00751 |
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
State of Georgia Department of Natural Resources
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Arrowhead Lake Dam?
Upper Arrowhead 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 Upper Arrowhead Lake Dam?
Upper Arrowhead Lake Dam is owned by State of Georgia Department of Natural Resources (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Upper Arrowhead Lake Dam built?
Upper Arrowhead Lake Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Upper Arrowhead Lake Dam?
Upper Arrowhead Lake Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Upper Arrowhead Lake Dam last inspected?
Upper Arrowhead Lake Dam was last inspected on September 1, 1984. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.