Kae Farm Lake Dam in Harris, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam with a core type of buttress.
Wind
Humidity
Standing at 27.5 feet high and 434 feet long, this dam provides a storage capacity of 170 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 112.5 acre-feet. The dam's purpose and primary dam type are unspecified, but it serves as an essential structure for water resource management in the region.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Kae Farm Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. While the dam has not been rated for its condition, it undergoes inspections every 5 years, with the last inspection taking place in March 2020. Despite being unregulated by the state, the dam plays a crucial role in water storage and management in the area, contributing to the overall climate resilience of the region.
Located in Hamilton, Georgia, Kae Farm Lake Dam serves as a vital component of the local water infrastructure. With its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam ensures the controlled release of water during periods of excess inflow. While the dam's exact construction date remains unknown, its presence and functionality exemplify the importance of sustainable water resource management in mitigating the impacts of climate change in the region.
Dam Length |
434 |
Dam Height |
27.5 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Nid Storage |
170 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
28 |
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