Demooney Lake Dam

TR-DEEP CREEK· Fulton, Georgia· Earth· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Demooney Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 78.8% in GA)
Dam Length690 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage97 acre-ft
Normal Storage79 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area65 sq mi
Year Modified1970
NID IDGA01976

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 9, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Parrott, Raymond E.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Demooney Lake Dam?

Demooney 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 Demooney Lake Dam?

Demooney Lake Dam is owned by Parrott, Raymond E. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Demooney Lake Dam?

Demooney Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Demooney Lake Dam?

Demooney Lake Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Demooney Lake Dam last inspected?

Demooney Lake Dam was last inspected on May 9, 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.