Vulcan Materials Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Vulcan Materials Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 43 ft (taller than 93.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| NID ID | GA05416 |
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
Vulcan Lands, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Vulcan Materials Lake Dam?
Vulcan Materials 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 Vulcan Materials Lake Dam?
Vulcan Materials Lake Dam is owned by Vulcan Lands, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Vulcan Materials Lake Dam?
Vulcan Materials Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Vulcan Materials Lake Dam?
Vulcan Materials Lake Dam has a dam height of 43 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.