9 Acre Lake Dam

Troup, Georgia· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

9 Acre Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 58.1% in GA)
Dam Length355 ft
Max Storage172 acre-ft
Normal Storage130 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area111 sq mi
NID IDGA06515

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: November 12, 2014
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Hong, George

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of 9 Acre Lake Dam?

9 Acre 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 9 Acre Lake Dam?

9 Acre Lake Dam is owned by Hong, George (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of 9 Acre Lake Dam?

9 Acre 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 9 Acre Lake Dam?

9 Acre Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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 9 Acre Lake Dam last inspected?

9 Acre Lake Dam was last inspected on November 12, 2014. 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.