Vaught Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Vaught Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 20.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 366 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 210 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 87 cfs |
| NID ID | GA02353 |
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
Baptist Ministries, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Vaught Lake Dam?
Vaught 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 Vaught Lake Dam?
Vaught Lake Dam is owned by Baptist Ministries, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Vaught Lake Dam?
Vaught 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 Vaught Lake Dam?
Vaught Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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.