Rutledge Lake Dam, located in the Rutledge Lake Community in Barrow, Georgia, was completed in 1960 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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The dam, standing at a height of 25 feet with a hydraulic height of 19 feet, holds a maximum storage capacity of 93 acre-feet. With a surface area of 8 acres, the dam is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type and an uncontrolled spillway system.
Despite being privately owned, the dam falls under state jurisdiction and is subject to regular inspections. Its hazard potential is rated as low, but the overall risk assessment is moderate. The dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, with the last inspection conducted in August 2007. While the emergency action plan status and risk management measures are unspecified, the dam's overall risk level is deemed manageable. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Rutledge Lake Dam offers a glimpse into the intersection of recreational infrastructure, environmental management, and risk mitigation in Georgia's water landscape.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
380 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Nid Storage |
93 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |