Bowen Rabun Lake Dam

MILL BRANCH· Warren, Georgia· Earth· 50 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Bowen Rabun Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia.

Physical Details

Dam Height 50 ft (taller than 95.9% in GA)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage987 acre-ft
Normal Storage945 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDGA06550

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 1, 2009
State Regulated: No

Ownership

J.M. Huber Corporation

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bowen Rabun Lake Dam?

Bowen Rabun 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 Bowen Rabun Lake Dam?

Bowen Rabun Lake Dam is owned by J.M. Huber Corporation (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Bowen Rabun Lake Dam?

Bowen Rabun Lake Dam has a dam height of 50 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 Bowen Rabun Lake Dam last inspected?

Bowen Rabun Lake Dam was last inspected on June 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.