Upper Aubrey Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Upper Aubrey Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1925 and is 101 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 48 ft (taller than 95.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 766 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 770 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Drainage Area | 952 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00784 |
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
Aubrey Corporation
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Aubrey Lake Dam?
Upper Aubrey 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 Aubrey Lake Dam?
Upper Aubrey Lake Dam is owned by Aubrey Corporation (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Upper Aubrey Lake Dam built?
Upper Aubrey Lake Dam was completed in 1925, making it 101 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 Upper Aubrey Lake Dam?
Upper Aubrey 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 Upper Aubrey Lake Dam?
Upper Aubrey Lake Dam has a dam height of 48 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 Aubrey Lake Dam last inspected?
Upper Aubrey Lake Dam was last inspected on March 21, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.