Donnie Moon Lake Dam

Elbert, Georgia· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Donnie Moon Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 76% in GA)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage120 acre-ft
Normal Storage79 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDGA06017

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 18, 2016
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Jtwrs - Steven J. Bernhardt, John M. Bernhardt, Harry Wallace Branham, Brian Lamar Jackson, Elizabeth Arret

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Donnie Moon Lake Dam?

Donnie Moon 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 Donnie Moon Lake Dam?

Donnie Moon Lake Dam is owned by Jtwrs - Steven J. Bernhardt, John M. Bernhardt, Harry Wallace Branham, Brian Lamar Jackson, Elizabeth Arret (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Donnie Moon Lake Dam?

Donnie Moon Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Donnie Moon Lake Dam last inspected?

Donnie Moon Lake Dam was last inspected on October 18, 2016. 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.