Chelena Lake Dam

Henry, Georgia· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 76% in GA)
Dam Length435 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage93 acre-ft
Normal Storage57 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
NID IDGA05444

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: March 1, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Chelena, Al and Linda

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Chelena Lake Dam?

Chelena 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 Chelena Lake Dam?

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

What is the primary purpose of Chelena Lake Dam?

Chelena 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 Chelena Lake Dam?

Chelena Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Chelena Lake Dam last inspected?

Chelena Lake Dam was last inspected on March 1, 2017. 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.