Dolliver Lake Dam

LONG BRANCH· Meriwether, Georgia· Built 1960· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Dolliver Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 16.4% in GA)
Dam Length411 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage58 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area400 sq mi
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDGA02622

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 23, 2019
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Mr. and Mrs. William Palmer

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dolliver Lake Dam?

Dolliver 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 Dolliver Lake Dam?

Dolliver Lake Dam is owned by Mr. and Mrs. William Palmer (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dolliver Lake Dam built?

Dolliver Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Dolliver Lake Dam?

Dolliver 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 Dolliver Lake Dam?

Dolliver Lake Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Dolliver Lake Dam last inspected?

Dolliver Lake Dam was last inspected on May 23, 2019. 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.