Allen Lake Dam

Falling Creek· Randolph, Georgia· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA)
Dam Length1,080 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage577 acre-ft
Normal Storage171 acre-ft
Surface Area45 acres
NID IDGA04905

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: October 1, 2009
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Dorothy Parham Smith Family Trust Sauls Enterprises LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Allen Lake Dam?

Allen 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 Allen Lake Dam?

Allen Lake Dam is owned by Dorothy Parham Smith Family Trust Sauls Enterprises LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Allen Lake Dam?

Allen 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 Allen Lake Dam?

Allen Lake Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Allen Lake Dam last inspected?

Allen Lake Dam was last inspected on October 1, 2009. 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.