Upper John Tanner Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Upper John Tanner Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 47% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Max Discharge | 157 cfs |
| NID ID | GA02320 |
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
CARROLL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Upper John Tanner Lake Dam?
Upper John Tanner 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 John Tanner Lake Dam?
Upper John Tanner Lake Dam is owned by CARROLL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Upper John Tanner Lake Dam?
Upper John Tanner 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 John Tanner Lake Dam?
Upper John Tanner Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 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 John Tanner Lake Dam last inspected?
Upper John Tanner Lake Dam was last inspected on December 22, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.