Water's Edge Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Water's Edge Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 73.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 811 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 117 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11,942 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03928 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Waters Edge Homeowners Association Arvida/JMB Partners L P
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Water's Edge Lake Dam?
Water's Edge Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Water's Edge Lake Dam?
Water's Edge Lake Dam is owned by Waters Edge Homeowners Association Arvida/JMB Partners L P (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Water's Edge Lake Dam built?
Water's Edge Lake Dam was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Water's Edge Lake Dam?
Water's Edge 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 Water's Edge Lake Dam?
Water's Edge Lake Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Water's Edge Lake Dam last inspected?
Water's Edge Lake Dam was last inspected on January 7, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.