Valley Lakes Farm Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Valley Lakes Farm Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 40.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 245 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,750 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01876 |
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
Carolyn Sue Frye Ltd. Partnership
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Valley Lakes Farm Lake Dam?
Valley Lakes Farm 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 Valley Lakes Farm Lake Dam?
Valley Lakes Farm Lake Dam is owned by Carolyn Sue Frye Ltd. Partnership (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Valley Lakes Farm Lake Dam built?
Valley Lakes Farm Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Valley Lakes Farm Lake Dam?
Valley Lakes Farm 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 Valley Lakes Farm Lake Dam?
Valley Lakes Farm Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Valley Lakes Farm Lake Dam last inspected?
Valley Lakes Farm Lake Dam was last inspected on March 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.