Demott Lake Dam North

UNKNOWN· Colquitt, Georgia· Built 1945· Earth· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Demott Lake Dam North is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1945 and is 81 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 6.4% in GA)
Dam Length525 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage39 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area164 sq mi
Year Completed1945 (81 years old)
NID IDGA03418

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Timothy Demott

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Demott Lake Dam North?

Demott Lake Dam North 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 Demott Lake Dam North?

Demott Lake Dam North is owned by Timothy Demott (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Demott Lake Dam North built?

Demott Lake Dam North was completed in 1945, making it 81 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 Demott Lake Dam North?

Demott Lake Dam North 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 Demott Lake Dam North?

Demott Lake Dam North has a dam height of 11 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.

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.