Youth Development Center Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Youth Development Center Lake Dam is classified as unknown in Georgia. It was completed in 1938 and is 88 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 40.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 181 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02366 |
Safety Information
Hazard potential has not been determined.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Youth Development Center
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Youth Development Center Lake Dam?
Youth Development Center Lake Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Youth Development Center Lake Dam?
Youth Development Center Lake Dam is owned by Youth Development Center (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Youth Development Center Lake Dam built?
Youth Development Center Lake Dam was completed in 1938, making it 88 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 Youth Development Center Lake Dam?
Youth Development Center 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 Youth Development Center Lake Dam?
Youth Development Center Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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.