Walden Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Walden Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 58.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01958 |
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
Agapes Safe Haven Inc
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Walden Lake Dam?
Walden 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 Walden Lake Dam?
Walden Lake Dam is owned by Agapes Safe Haven Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Walden Lake Dam built?
Walden Lake Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Walden Lake Dam?
Walden 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 Walden Lake Dam?
Walden Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Walden Lake Dam last inspected?
Walden Lake Dam was last inspected on May 1, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.