Caneega Lake Dam

Johnson, Georgia· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Caneega Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 20.3% in GA)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage93 acre-ft
Normal Storage31 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDGA00308

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Caneega, Lamar

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Caneega Lake Dam?

Caneega 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 Caneega Lake Dam?

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

How tall is Caneega Lake Dam?

Caneega Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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.

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.