Dominy Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Dodge, Georgia· Earth· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Dominy Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 36.5% in GA)
Dam Length810 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage171 acre-ft
Normal Storage118 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area202 sq mi
NID IDGA04221

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

Dorminy, Willis

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dominy Lake Dam?

Dominy 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 Dominy Lake Dam?

Dominy Lake Dam is owned by Dorminy, Willis (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dominy Lake Dam?

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

How tall is Dominy Lake Dam?

Dominy Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Dominy Lake Dam last inspected?

Dominy 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.