Clifton Lake Dam, located in Toombs, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam with a height of 22 feet and a length of 300 feet.
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The dam has a maximum storage capacity of 103 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 76 acre-feet. It serves the primary purpose of providing water storage for the surrounding area, with a surface area of 8 acres.
Despite being unregulated by the state, Clifton Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with inspections conducted every five years to ensure its structural integrity. The last inspection was carried out in May 2017 and the condition assessment remains unrated.
Overall, Clifton Lake Dam presents a moderate risk level but with low hazard potential. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find this privately owned earth dam an interesting case study in dam safety management and risk assessment within the Savannah District of Georgia.
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
22 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Nid Storage |
103 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
22 |
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