Allos Lake Dam

STARR BRANCH· Lee, Georgia· Built 1978· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Allos Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 9.4% in GA)
Dam Length370 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage130 acre-ft
Normal Storage84 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
NID IDGA03043

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: June 20, 2016
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Griffin, Henry

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Allos Lake Dam?

Allos 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 Allos Lake Dam?

Allos Lake Dam is owned by Griffin, Henry (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Allos Lake Dam built?

Allos Lake Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Allos Lake Dam?

Allos Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Allos Lake Dam?

Allos Lake Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Allos Lake Dam last inspected?

Allos Lake Dam was last inspected on June 20, 2016. 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.