Club Lake Dam

Clayton, Georgia· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 65.9% in GA)
Dam Length800 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage532 acre-ft
Normal Storage390 acre-ft
Surface Area39 acres
Drainage Area1,605 sq mi
NID IDGA05438

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

Talmadge, Herman E.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Club Lake Dam?

Club 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 Club Lake Dam?

Club Lake Dam is owned by Talmadge, Herman E. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Club Lake Dam?

Club 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 Club Lake Dam?

Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Club Lake Dam last inspected?

Club 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.