Drakes Landing Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Drakes Landing Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 36.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 497 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01306 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Drakes Landing Homeowners Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Drakes Landing Lake Dam?
Drakes Landing Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Drakes Landing Lake Dam?
Drakes Landing Lake Dam is owned by Drakes Landing Homeowners Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Drakes Landing Lake Dam built?
Drakes Landing Lake Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Drakes Landing Lake Dam?
Drakes Landing 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 Drakes Landing Lake Dam?
Drakes Landing 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 Drakes Landing Lake Dam last inspected?
Drakes Landing Lake Dam was last inspected on January 10, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.