Corley Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Pike, Georgia· Built 1972· Earth· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Corley Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 47% in GA)
Dam Length471 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage173 acre-ft
Normal Storage81 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area257 sq mi
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDGA01064

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: July 1, 2007
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Corley, H. L.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Corley Lake Dam?

Corley 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 Corley Lake Dam?

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

When was Corley Lake Dam built?

Corley Lake Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Corley Lake Dam?

Corley 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 Corley Lake Dam?

Corley Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Corley Lake Dam last inspected?

Corley Lake Dam was last inspected on July 1, 2007. 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.