Davis Lutz Lake Dam

Putnam, Georgia· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Davis Lutz Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 65.9% in GA)
Dam Length435 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage78 acre-ft
Normal Storage58 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDGA06384

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: October 1, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Lutz, David

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Davis Lutz Lake Dam?

Davis Lutz 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 Davis Lutz Lake Dam?

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

How tall is Davis Lutz Lake Dam?

Davis Lutz 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 Davis Lutz Lake Dam last inspected?

Davis Lutz Lake Dam was last inspected on October 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.