Vulcan Materials Quarry Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Vulcan Materials Quarry Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 9.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 110 acres |
| Drainage Area | 113 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01550 |
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 Materials
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Vulcan Materials Quarry Lake Dam?
Vulcan Materials Quarry 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 Quarry Lake Dam?
Vulcan Materials Quarry Lake Dam is owned by Vulcan Materials (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Vulcan Materials Quarry Lake Dam built?
Vulcan Materials Quarry Lake Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Vulcan Materials Quarry Lake Dam?
Vulcan Materials Quarry Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Vulcan Materials Quarry Lake Dam?
Vulcan Materials Quarry Lake Dam has a dam height of 12 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.