166 Lake Dam

Unnamed· Douglas, Georgia· Built 1994· Earth· 38 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

166 Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 38 ft (taller than 90.1% in GA)
Dam Length420 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage283 acre-ft
Normal Storage150 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Year Completed1994 (32 years old)
NID IDGA05607

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 3, 2018
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Richards, Lee

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of 166 Lake Dam?

166 Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates 166 Lake Dam?

166 Lake Dam is owned by Richards, Lee (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was 166 Lake Dam built?

166 Lake Dam was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 166 Lake Dam?

166 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 166 Lake Dam?

166 Lake Dam has a dam height of 38 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 166 Lake Dam last inspected?

166 Lake Dam was last inspected on May 3, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.