Chapel Hills Lake Dam

Name unknown· Douglas, Georgia· Built 1992· Earth· 37 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Chapel Hills Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 37 ft (taller than 89.2% in GA)
Dam Length570 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage288 acre-ft
Normal Storage168 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)
NID IDGA05612

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: May 3, 2018
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Chapel Hills Community Association, Inc.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Chapel Hills Lake Dam?

Chapel Hills 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 Chapel Hills Lake Dam?

Chapel Hills Lake Dam is owned by Chapel Hills Community Association, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Chapel Hills Lake Dam built?

Chapel Hills Lake Dam was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Chapel Hills Lake Dam?

Chapel Hills 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 Chapel Hills Lake Dam?

Chapel Hills Lake Dam has a dam height of 37 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 Chapel Hills Lake Dam last inspected?

Chapel Hills Lake Dam was last inspected on May 3, 2018. 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.