Upson County Sportsmens Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Upson County Sportsmens Club Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1921 and is 105 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 81% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 255 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 276 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 294 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1921 (105 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01623 |
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
Lucinda Dallas Bentley
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Upson County Sportsmens Club Lake Dam?
Upson County Sportsmens Club 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 Upson County Sportsmens Club Lake Dam?
Upson County Sportsmens Club Lake Dam is owned by Lucinda Dallas Bentley (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Upson County Sportsmens Club Lake Dam built?
Upson County Sportsmens Club Lake Dam was completed in 1921, making it 105 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 Upson County Sportsmens Club Lake Dam?
Upson County Sportsmens Club 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 Upson County Sportsmens Club Lake Dam?
Upson County Sportsmens Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 32 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 Upson County Sportsmens Club Lake Dam last inspected?
Upson County Sportsmens Club Lake Dam was last inspected on June 1, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.